Spring Break Subsidized Trip to Israel for and by UChicago Law Students
Join us in Room V on Monday, November 9 (and again November 16) @ 12:15 for a Lunch Info Session about:
Spring Break Israel iTrek
A Subsidized Trip to Israel
For and By UChicago Law Students
Join us for a nine-day trek to Israel; any UChicago Law student is eligible to come!
Explore Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea, Negev Desert, Masada, Sea of Galilee, and more
Meet legal practitioners, jurists, and policy-makers from all backgrounds, including Israeli-Arabs and Palestinians
Enjoy great food, hiking, night life, swimming in the Dead Sea, and religious sites
Learn about Israeli history, culture, religion, geopolitics, and legal issues
Find out more about the trip this Monday (11/9) and next Monday (11/16) during lunch in Room V
FAQ
Q: Who can come on the trip?
A: Any UChicago Law Student of any background (this is not a Jewish-specific trip but Jewish students are welcome even if they’ve gone on Birthright). LLMs and JSDs are welcome!
Q: What does “subsidized” mean?
A: You pay for airfare and travel insurance, and we take care of everything else, including lodging, food, activities…etc. If you book early enough, a ticket can cost as little as $750-$850 and travel insurance is around a few dollars per day.
Q: When is the trip?
A: We plan to start on Sunday, March 13, and end by Monday, March 21. You still enjoy most of the second week of Spring Break to spend at home or visit someplace else nearby!
Q: Who is planning the trip?
A: We, your fellow students (Josh Savitt, Josh Hammer, Margo Uhrman, and Ryan Halimi) are putting together the basic itinerary ourselves, but we want input from the participants about what you’d like to do!
Q: Who is subsidizing the trip?
A: We are working with an organization called Israel & Co, which has already funded dozens of plan-your-own Israel trips for some of the top business schools, law schools, and public policy schools in the country, including a trip last year with 50 Harris School students that is happening again this year.
Q: Is this trip geared towards people with any particular politics?
A: We’re only planning this trip because we were given free reign from the sponsor to plan our own itinerary along with the participants. We are actively engaging with students from Fed Soc, ACS, and other political persuasions because we want this to be a trip where everyone can come, learn, be challenged, and grow. Diversity makes this trip better for everyone who participates.
Q: Will I have fun?
A: YES YES YES!
Q: How can I find out more?