LAWS 815 - Rule of Law Seminar

Credits: 3

This course will review key components of rule of law programs undertaken by the United States and the international community in post-conflict, transitional, and developing states. The course will consider the theories, goals, and effectiveness of rule of law programming. Class discussion will involve critical analysis of the strategies and methodologies relating to some of the key components of rule of law programming, such as: constitutional development, judicial reform, accountability for atrocities, alleviation of corruption, use of local customary law, and resolution of land and property disputes. Readings will include scholarly analyses and case studies of rule of law programs in various countries.

Note: This course satisfies the perspectives course requirement and the writing requirement.

Basis of Grade: Class participation and student's choice of research paper or series of response papers.

Form of Grade: Letter

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