Indian National Bar Association (INBA) is pleased to announce its International Academic Tour for Indian Students to USA in June, 2023.
Last Date for Applications: February, 2023
Purpose of tour:
This tour has been planned to provide students an overview of Education & Practice in USA and to acquaint them with the Judicial and Parliamentary system of both the countries. This tour will also include the discussion on opening the gates to the foreign legal market in India and promoting good relations among the countries.
Benefits to Students:
Following are the benefits of this tour:
- Opportunity to learn about American Education System
- Interaction with the Faculty of Universities
- Interaction with students of Universities
- Visit New York, Washington DC
- Learn about pursuing higher education in USA
- Lectures by various Professionals
About INBA:
Indian National Bar Association is India’s fastest growing voluntary Bar Association. It serves the Indian Legal Community through programs designed to educate and connect members, who are interested in improving the justice administration for the betterment of the Indian society. Presently it has more than 10,000 registered members from various parts of the globe.
The Indian National Bar Association (INBA) is incorporated as a non-profit, non-political, non-Governmental Association endeavouring to –
- Act as premier body representing the interest of Indian Legal Community & to strive to provide several economic & social benefits that should accrue to them; To act as a think tank for legal industry
- Reform the Indian Legal Systems leading to effective & quick justice for everyone.
- Reform the Indian Governmental bureaucratic rules & regulations (red-tape) and the Legal Systems, leading to nation’s economic and business growth;
INBA has global reach and membership. It is constituted by Leading Advocates, Attorneys, Eminent Judges, Multinational Corporate & Businesses, Law Firms, Legal Fraternity and Professionals, Senior Government Officials, Law Students and Professors, NGOs, Litigants, Law Publishers and Vendors, Groups, Associations, and Individuals who are interested in promoting the goals and objectives of the Association. INBA achieves its goals by providing opportunities for legal education, seminars, camaraderie & networking, Pro-bono Work, Public Interest Litigations, and the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the Indian legal & justice systems. INBA enjoys strong and productive relationship with both the Indian Government and the Judiciary.
Important Guidelines & Information
Maximum number of students to be selected – 25
Eligibility:
- Should be proficient in speaking and understanding English.
- Must have received a Non-Objection Certificate from his/her college for the tour.
- Must have consent from parents and an undertaking duly signed by them.
- Must have an Indian Passport with validity up to 1 years.
Inclusions:
- To and fro economy class air travel as mentioned in the itinerary
- Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
- To and fro Airport Transfers
- Lectures by Faculty on different topics
- Certificate of completion by INBA
- Accommodation & Food during the tour
- A letter of Visa
Exclusions:
- Visa Fees
- Any Increase in Airfare, Visa Fees, Airport Taxes, Govt. Taxes, Fuel Surcharges, and any of new Taxes from Government.
- Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation & sim card (and calls made during the tour)
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness , accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency or any medical insurance
- Any service or activity charges (including entrance fees) other than those included in the itinerary
- To and fro Air Fare, Airport Transfers, Visa fees to join/leave the group and Airport snack hamper for joining and leaving guests
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the “inclusions” column
Important dates:
- For initial reservation INR 20,000 which is non-refundable.
Special Note: INBA members entitled to get the INR 20,000 discount after reservation. However, initial reservation remains same.
Payment to be made in favour of Indian National Bar Association through/DD/Cheque and online transfer.
Application Procedure:
Interested students are required to send an email with the subject “Application for INBA Academic Tour to USA on member@indianbarassociation.org or on Handphone: +91 9999746286
The following documents are compulsory to be attached in the mail:
- Updated CV
- Scanned copy of the previous semesters/year’s results
- Scanned copy of college Id Card
Documents required after selection:
- Filled up registration form (will be provided by INBA)
- Non objection certificate from college/university
- Duly signed Consent Letter & Undertaking from Parents/Guardians (Draft undertaking will be provided by INBA)
- Scanned Copy of Passport (First & Last Page)
- Covid Protocol to be followed
Things to carry/email at the time of booking:
- Xerox copy of FIRST and LAST page of passport, with validity for minimum 1 years from the date of arrival at the destination (of all the guests who are travelling).
- Xerox copy of VISA
- Registration / Full Payment or Proof of Payment. (As Applicable)
- College ID card
Note: Original documents can be asked if required
Awarding of Certificate:
Certificate of completion will be awarded to the student only after the submission of report by him/her based on what he/she has learned from the academic tour.
Weather:
- For detailed information about weather kindly visit accuweather.com
Things to carry along on the tour:
- Mobile phone with appropriate sim card or international roaming.
- If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of medicines with prescription.
- Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries please carry lotions, hand sanitizer, camera etc. and woollens.
Visa Assistance:
- For the smooth VISA application, the VISA will be applied in group in the New Delhi Consulate of USA[only]
- Student has to visit the consulate for personal interview which is mandatory on his/her own expenses.
- Indian National Bar Association shall provide Invitation Letters, Flight details and other necessary details after receipt of full payment to ease the Visa Process.
- On receipt of the required document, you are required to complete all Visa formalities as per the American Immigration Department.
- Indian National Bar Association bears no liability in case of VISA being denied.
Air Travel:
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi will be the only port of departure, and rights are reserved for Airline Selection.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
- If a student cancels his/her Participation for the tour no amount will be refunded (except in the case of Visa Refusal)
- Air tickets issued on group fares are not refundable and guest shall bear cancellation charges.
- Any refund payable to the guest will be paid after INBA receives refund from the respective service providers
For more details; kindly contact:
member@indianbarassociation.org
Handphone: +91 9999746286