International Litigation   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 School of Law Bulletin
   

LAWS 765 - International Litigation


Credits: 3

This course combines substantive instruction with a significant skills component in the form of drafting and oral advocacy. It will focus on litigation in US courts involving international parties. Topics include Jurisdiction, Choice of Forum, Choice of Law, and International Judicial Assistance (including the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments). Although not required, Transnational Law, Conflict of Laws and Federal Courts will be useful.

Note: Satisfies Perspective Course requirement and skills course graduation requirement.

Basis of Grade: Projects and written and oral skills exercises

Form of Grade: Letter Grade