Dutch Law in a Comparative Perspective (6 ECTS)

Lecturer(s): prof. mr. dr. W.D. Kolkman, mr. P.A.J. van den Berg,
                   dr. mr. P.G. Tassenaar (coordinator)

When: Block 1

Brief course description:
Participants are expected to be familiar with the legal concepts, legal institutes, legal culture and working methods of the law system of their home country. Examining the way in which legal rules are drafted and complied with reveals the system's main characteristics in terms of the traditional fields of law as well as the relationships between them. Special attention is paid to the legal concepts and divisions on which the Dutch legal system is based. Questions of jurisdiction and organization are also dealt with. To illustrate the legal system's importance for society, current legal developments are discussed whenever possible.

Teaching method: Lectures.

Assessment: written exam (essay questions) (digital if possible)

*Official course information and schedules during the academic year can be found in Ocasys.