Tyn Church, Old Town, Prague. Czech/Slovak Legal Institute. 25th Annual Study Trip to the Czech Republic

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1 Tyn Church, Old Town, Prague Czech/Slovak Legal Institute 25th Annual Study Trip to the Czech Republic October 11 23, 2017

2 Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Brno Letter from the Director Dear Friends: Who would believe that this fall marks our 25th Study Trip to the Czech Republic. Those of us who made that first trip (and there are many of you out there) will remember our humble beginnings at the old mill outside of Prague. During the almost 25 years that we have been traveling to the Czech Republic, we have observed many changes. Though the physical environment has changed, one can still travel back through the centuries to the time of Charles IV, the Reformation and the Thirty Years War, and the Hapsburg Empire. We are going to try to capture both the old and the new on this year s trip. On October 12, the group will rendezvous in Prague and spend four days exploring the capital city and its environs. During our trip, there will be two opportunities to present CLE programs on U.S. law: one for the Czech Bar in Prague and one for the students and faculty at Masaryk Faculty of Law in Brno. Before heading to Brno, the judicial capital of the Czech Republic, where we will spend four days, we will visit Mladá Boleslav and tour the Skoda automobile factory and museum to learn more about the brand, its philosophy, history, and advanced manufacturing technology. We will end our trip this year on a cosmopolitan note, but not before traveling through the Bohemian Highlands and then on to the wine country of southern Moravia. The trip concludes in Vienna, the Imperial City, where you will have a free day to sightsee or shop. On this excursion, you will experience firsthand the unique partnership that has been forged between The John Marshall Law School and the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University. The past and the future will come together in beautiful harmony. Join us. It will be a trip of a lifetime. Michael P. Seng Director, International Programs The John Marshall Law School Villa Tugendhat, Brno

3 Itinerary October 11 Depart your gateway city for Prague on the airline of your choice. October 12 October 13 October 14 October 15 October 16 October 17 October 18 October 19 October 20 October 21 October 22 October 23 Tour fee includes hotel accommodations, group ground transportation, entrance fees for group events, and tour guides. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D/WR/FD=Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Welcome Reception/ Farewell Dinner. Itinerary subject to change. Upon arrival, transfer to IBIS Mala Strana. Join your fellow travelers for a brief walking tour of New Town to enjoy a welcome dinner at Restaurace Jáma. WD A Day of U.S. Law presented at the Czech Bar Association for our former exchange students and Czech Institute students. B Free day in Prague. Organized tours of Old Town and the Castle for first-time visitors to the city. Optional dinner at Klášterni senk. B Our group tour journeys first to Lidice. In the afternoon, we tour Terezin, the model concentration camp. Optional free day in Prague. B Day trip to Mladá Boleslav to tour the SKODA factory and museum as we journey to Brno, the nation s judicial capital. B Join us for our annual morning visits to the Supreme and Constitutional Courts. Your afternoon is free to visit local galleries, museums, and explore the city on your own. Attend an evening concert, opera, or other cultural event, or just relax at your new home away from home. Attorneys, judges, and other travelers will present A Day of U.S. Law at Masaryk Faculty of Law. Evening reception. B/L/D Day trip to explore the Bohemian Highlands. We will visit Litomyšl and Polička, with a possible visit to a cottage industry and brewery tour. B We depart Brno, traveling through southern Moravia following a wine trail to the historic town of Znojmo. The group will enjoy a city tour and cap the day with a visit to a traditional Moravian wine cellar for dinner. B/D We say goodbye to Znojmo and travel to Vienna. Consider attending a concert or enjoy an evening performance at the Vienna State Opera. B Free day in Vienna to explore the Imperial City on your own. Consider a hop-on, hop-off tour to visit some of the popular sites, including the Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Spanish Riding School, or stroll along Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna s most famous shopping street. Top your afternoon with a slice of famous Sacher Torte and a coffee at the Hotel Sacher. Join us for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of our journey with new found friends. B/FD Travel to Vienna International Airport for the return flight to your gateway city. B Villa Tugendhat, Brno

4 Registration Group Shot - Constitutional Court, Brno 25th Annual Study Trip to the Czech Republic The price of the land tour is $2,200 per person, double occupancy, and $2,600 per person, single occupancy. Registration deadline is Friday, June 30, A valid passport is required; must be valid at least six months beyond the end date of travel. Please use a separate registration form for each traveler. Print your name as it appears on your passport. Name Street Address City State ZIP Mailing address if different from above Phone Land Program (Please check all that apply.) I will make my own air reservations and transfers. I authorize John Marshall to make my hotel reservations. I prefer double accommodations and will room with I prefer single accommodations. Space is limited. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations must be paid in full by August 16, 2017 (60 days prior to departure). Final payment may be made by personal check or credit card. This program is open to alumni of The John Marshall Law School, their families and friends, and other supporters of the Czech/Slovak Legal Institute. CLE Credit: If you are a licensed IL attorney seeking CLE and/or MCLE credit, please complete this section. Total number of hours TBD. CLE credit is being extended to Illinois attorneys only. Attorneys needing CLE credit from other states are welcome to sign in, pick up the CLE forms and apply to their jurisdictions on their own. The extension of CLE credit is subject to each state s approval. It is the responsibility of the individual to meet the requirements of each jurisdiction. (Complete only if you require CLE credit.) Providing CLE for More Than 35Years Illinois Bar No. Registration continued on next page

5 Registration 25th Annual Study Trip to the Czech Republic Registration continued from previous page Cancellation Policy: All cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $400 per person cancellation fee. Cancellation from 75 days to 30 days before the trip will result in forfeiture of 50% of the trip cost per person and cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. Trip insurance, though optional, is recommended. Responsibility: Dates, program details, and tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates, and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes that might become necessary, with or without notice, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual traveler. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the traveler certifies that he/she has no physical, mental, or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/ herself or other travelers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein. The John Marshall Law School shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay, or irregularity by reason of default or through the act or omission of any person or company performing or rendering services during this trip. I have read, understood, and accepted the terms and conditions as outlined in this brochure, including the cancellation policy and the statement regarding responsibility, and submit my reservations as indicated. Signature Date Payment Enclosed please find a deposit of ($750 per person required) to reserve place(s). Accept my check for deposit made payable to The John Marshall Law School. I hereby authorize The John Marshall Law School to immediately bill my deposit to: American Express Discover MasterCard VISA Exp. Date Credit Card No. Security Verification No. Print name as it appears on the card Cardholder Signature Date (Signature as it appears on credit card.) Balance is due by August 16, I will pay the balance by check. I hereby authorize The John Marshall Law School to bill the above credit card for the balance. Please return: 1. Completed registration form, 2. A copy of the photo page of your passport, and 3. Payment to: Czech/Slovak Legal Institute The John Marshall Law School 315 S. Plymouth Court, Suite CBA 800 Chicago, IL Note: A confirmation letter along with additional events, activities, and tour options will be sent to you upon receipt of the registration.

6 Czech/Slovak Legal Institute 315 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois th Annual Study Trip to the Czech Republic October 11 23, 2017 Presorted First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Chicago, IL Permit No. 3038