Course Details

Comparative Law

An ABA survey reveals that after 7 years of practice, 44% of US lawyers report files involving foreign law (up to 66% of lawyers in large firms or working as inside counsel). But foreign law raises formidable challenges. Is meaningful interpretation even possible for a US lawyer? Are there methods that can reliably overcome differences across laws, languages, and cultures? What understanding can be achieved? Examples draw on business law and constitutional law. No prior knowledge of foreign law or a foreign language is assumed. Evaluation is a 3-hour “take-home” final examination to be self-scheduled over a 3-day period at the end of the course.

Catalog Number: CONPUB 722L

Additional Course Information: Foundational Courses, International Law Conc

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Course History

Spring 2025
Title: Comparative Law
Faculty: Legrand, Pierre (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 2.0
Capacity: 25     Actual: 23