{"id":7886,"date":"2025-09-04T15:09:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/voices\/?p=7886"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:09:45","slug":"how-temple-rome-made-me-a-more-globally-aware-law-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/voices\/how-temple-rome-made-me-a-more-globally-aware-law-student\/","title":{"rendered":"How Temple Rome Made Me a More Globally Aware Law Student"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This summer, I had the opportunity to spend a month in Rome through Temple Law\u2019s summer study abroad program. The experience was more than just a change of scenery\u2014it was a deep dive into the global legal landscape, a chance to build connections across borders, and a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural context in law.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">I took all three courses the program offered:<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Global Legal Perspectives<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">International Civil Litigation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advising the Multinational Corporation on Global Legal Issues<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Each class was taught by professors from Temple and enriched by guest speakers and immersive field trips. We weren\u2019t just reading about international law; we were living in a country where centuries of legal evolution have shaped modern global frameworks. After class I often found myself doing my readings on the terrace of Temple\u2019s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ampus with a perfect view of the Trinit\u00e0 dei Monti (the church that sits atop the Spanish Steps). Rome proved to be the perfect backdrop while learning about cross-border legal issues and the ever-growing importance of international cooperation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The program broadened my understanding of legal practice beyond the U.S. court system. Hearing from European legal professionals and observing how different countries address shared legal challenges gave me a more nuanced, comparative view of law. The insight I gained is something that\u2019s increasingly relevant in our interconnected world. Beyond the academics, one of the most lasting impacts of the program was the network I began to build. Interacting with international attorneys, Temple faculty, and fellow students outside the classroom helped create connections that I know will support and inspire me as I move forward in my legal career.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">y month in Rome reminded me that studying law isn\u2019t just about statutes and precedent, it\u2019s about people, cultures, and the ways our systems interact. In just four weeks, my worldview widened, my curiosity deepened, and my commitment to becoming a thoughtful, globally aware lawyer grew stronger.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer, I had the opportunity to spend a month in Rome through Temple Law\u2019s summer study abroad program. The experience was more than just a change of scenery\u2014it was a deep dive into the global legal landscape, a chance to build connections across borders, and a powerful reminder of the importance of cultural context in law.\u00a0 \u00a0I took all three courses the program offered: \u202fGlobal Legal Perspectives, \u202fInternational Civil Litigation, and \u202fAdvising the Multinational Corporation on Global Legal Issues. Each class was taught by professors from Temple and enriched by guest speakers and immersive field trips. 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Rome proved to be the perfect backdrop while learning about cross-border legal issues and the ever-growing importance of international cooperation.\u00a0\u00a0 The program broadened &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":7890,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"audience":[],"coauthors":[1092],"class_list":["post-7886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-student-commentary"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>How Temple Rome Made Me a More Globally Aware Law Student - Voices at Temple<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Leah Simpson (LAW &#039;27) shares how the Temple\u2019s Rome program has shaped her commitment to becoming a globally aware lawyer.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/voices\/how-temple-rome-made-me-a-more-globally-aware-law-student\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Temple Rome Made Me a More Globally Aware Law Student - 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