Introduction to International and European Law (10 ECTS)

Lecturer(s): M.M.E. Hesselman, LLM., J. Lindeboom, LLM., prof. dr. P. Merkouris,
                  A. Tsampi, PhD, mr. dr. L. Squintani (coordinator)

When: Block 3

Brief course description:
The Introduction to International and European Law module consists of two components. Half of the module is dedicated to Public International Law, and will focus on various theoretical and practical aspects of this area of the law, such as decision making at the international level, the role of international organizations, and the international protection of human rights. The other half of the module is dedicated to the study of the basic principles of European Law, such as the structure of the European Union, the compliance with European law and the significance of the internal market. This part of the course focuses on the EU institutional and procedural set-up and the manner in which EU law creates its effects in the national legal orders of the Member States.

Teaching method: Lectures, working groups (tutorials).

Assessment: Written exam (essay questions) (digital if possible).