Comparative Law

Catalog description

Comparative Law: 2 credits (1 credit at the Law School; 1 credit at the University of Oxford, England, July 2-12, 2017) This course compares the legal systems of the United States and the United Kingdom through a unique two-part structure. One credit of study will take place at the Law School through a series of six two-hour seminars beginning in the end of April and continuing, after finals, for two weeks in May. The second credit will allow students to travel to Oxford, England in July for on-the-ground exposure to the UK legal system. In addition to a required comparative criminal justice program at Oxford led by Prof. Lissa Griffin (including seminars, meetings with prosecutors and defense counsel, and court visits), and including instruction by Prof. Bennett Gershman, students will be able to participate in the Pace Masters Program in Public Administration that includes offerings in the areas of comparative education, health care, housing and local government. A description of that program is set forth below. This program is offered to ALL rising 1L, 2L and 3L law students. Students do not have to be involved in or enrolled in the Masters in Public Administration to register. The US portion of the course will be taught in the late afternoon or early evening to permit students who are working to participate. Registration, tuition, and credit for the course will be included in the 2017 Spring semester. A paper will be required after the July session. For students using this course to satisfy the ULWR, the paper must be 25 pages long; other students may submit a paper of 15 pages or more. Additional expenses: $1500 (which includes housing), plus airfare and other travel expenses. Additional insurance coverage may be required. Students who enroll in this course may not register for Summer 2017 courses that conflict with this schedule.