Briefly examines the great legal families in the world: Common Law, Civil Law, Socialist Law, and Islamic Law. Within the Civil Law family, emphasizes French Contract Law and then explores the law of the European Union. Studies the legal aspects of international business transactions and uses major international and European projects to examine the principles discussed.
Code
LW3084
Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
College Level=Junior
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
LW (Law)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4083
Last update with CAMS
Become familiar with the diversity of legal traditions in the world.
Use comparative law methodology in comparing civil and common law solutions to major business issues.
Be in a position to intelligently debate key issues in comparative law (Convergence? Law and Culture), imperialistic tendencies of the common law and English language? Benefits and pitfalls of legal “harmonization”
Become familiar with the basic principles, history and philosophical underpinnings of French law as a representative of the Civil Law Tradition.
Understand fundamental aspects of French contract law.
Understand how European Union law and National law interact and develop.
Obtain a sufficient knowledge of key aspects of international sales contracts to permit the student to participate in contract negotiations.
Analyze and evaluate disputed positions on legal issues affecting business internationally-extraterritoriality, corporate governance, comparative criminal procedure to permit lively debate.
Demonstrate ability to interact effectively in teams to permit debate in an attempt to persuade or influence colleagues.
Research effectively timely legal subjects of particular interest individually and prepare a clear and concise written report.
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | LW3084 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW |