International Research Methods

Catalog description

A survey of methods, techniques and strategies for international, foreign, and comparative legal research, including the efficient use of Lexis, Westlaw and the Internet. The subjects examined include treaty law, the law of international organizations, European Union law, civil law and other foreign legal systems. Students will complete an annotated bibliography on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. Course required for students enrolled in the JD/LLM in Comparative and International Law.