The Catholic University of America


 Comparative Law (3 hrs.) — opt. QP


International and Comparative Law > Advanced Courses
 

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with knowledge about the basic legal systems in the world. Special emphasis will be given throughout the course to legal systems in Great Britain, France, Germany, and the countries of the former Soviet bloc. The course begins with discussion of legal education and the legal professions in these countries. The basic principles of British, French, and German constitutional law are studied to provide the political background necessary to compare these legal systems. The course also examines judicial structures and court organization as well as key principles of criminal and civil procedures. Dr. Ludwikowski, Ms. Simon, Mr. Watson.