Visiting Scholars Program Information
Chicago-Kent College of Law has a long-standing tradition of hosting academic visitors at its downtown campus. The growing network of international scholars and researchers adds to the diversity and quality of the academic discourse for which our faculty is renowned. Being part of this prolific group of professionals and academics is an important step in the career of young scholars and researchers. Established scholars enjoy the opportunity to partake in Chicago-Kent’s ambitious speakers’ series and vibrant academic community. All draw on the resources of Chicago-Kent’s outstanding library and the professional services of the expert library staff. The law school building, conveniently located near the downtown center of law firms, courts, and businesses, is a state-of-the-art high-rise building with excellent amenities.
Visitors may join the Chicago-Kent community for short or long-term research periods of up to one year. Depending upon availability, timing, and relationship to ongoing Chicago-Kent research initiatives, the law school may offer visiting scholars some or all of the following benefits:
- Designated carrel in the library, individual office, or shared office space
- Use of the library including inter-library loan, print resources, computer labs, wireless access, free printing account of 400 pages per semester, Lexis and Westlaw passwords, and training
- Introductory research workshops
- Chicago-Kent network account
- Invitation to faculty talks and colloquia
- Limited opportunity to audit select classes with approval of the Dean of Students
- Participation in the orientation week for LL.M. students
- Assistance with the visa process and documentation
- Guidance to housing resources
Chicago-Kent does not provide housing or medical insurance. Scholars must purchase university medical insurance or provide proof of acceptable alternative insurance upon acceptance into the program. The staff of the Office of International Law and Policy will provide assistance to scholars to help them settle into Chicago.
Scholars interested in applying for admission to Chicago-Kent’s Visiting Scholars Program should fill out and submit the visiting scholars application. A complete application includes a current resume, a brief statement about the proposed research project, and an explanation how a research stay at Chicago-Kent will promote the research project. Chicago-Kent accepts applications year-round to accommodate scholars’ schedules. In general, applications that are supported by a Chicago-Kent faculty member tend to be more successful. Once an application is complete, it will be submitted to the Visiting Scholar Committee for evaluation. We strongly recommend applying well ahead of the planned trip to leave sufficient time for travel preparations and the visa process.
Should you have any questions, please contact Lydia Lazar, Dean of the Office of International Law and Policy, at llazar@kentlaw.edu or Insa Blanke, Director of Institutional Projects, at iblanke@kentlaw.edu.
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