LAW-010 : Research Methods in International, Foreign and Comparative Law

This one-credit seminar in advanced legal research introduces students to specific sources and strategies for international, foreign, and comparative legal research. It covers key primary and secondary sources in both print and electronic formats – including freely available and subscription-based resources. The subjects examined will include treaty law, the law of international organizations, European Union law, civil law and other foreign legal systems, as well as selected topics in international private law. The course emphasizes the research process, strategies, and evaluation of print and online sources in a rapidly evolving legal information environment.