(Courtesy of Frédéric
Buxin/Première Base)

"London-Paris-Brussels-Geneva 2009"

June 1 - June 26, 2009

Sponsored by:
Washington College of Law
American University, Washington D.C.

ABA approved

General Information

Contact Information

Program Inquiries:
Tel: 202-885-6228
Email: eurolaw@american.edu

WCL and D.C. area applicants:

Where to drop off applications:
Address the envelope to Prof. Emilio C. Viano and drop it off at the WCL Mail Center on the 4th floor. Prof. Viano has a mailbox there.

If you want to meet with Prof. Viano: He is often at WCL.

Sending applications by mail:
Prof. Emilio Viano, Director
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20016
Tel: 202-885-2953 Fax: 202-885-2907
Email: eviano@american.edu

Location:
Ward Circle Building, Rm 270/244

Itinerary:
United Kingdom (London); Belgium (Brussels); France (Paris); and Switzerland (Geneva)

Focus:
International Economic Law: The New European Legal Order AND International Human Rights Law: Changing Concepts, Approaches, & Enforcement OR International Institutions & Sustainable Development (Environmental Law))

Dates:
June 1, last day to depart from the U.S.
June 14 (arrival in London)
June 26 (conclusion), 2009

Courses & Credits:
6 credits total

International Economic Law:
The New European Legal Order
(LAW 910-001; 3 credits) - Required.
This course will provide the students with solid instruction on new legal concepts, jurisprudence and institutions reflecting the globalization of commerce. Particular attention will be given to the European Union.

Students then choose between the following two courses:
International Human Rights Law:
Changing Concepts, Approaches, & Enforcement
(LAW 911-001; 3 credits)
This course discusses legal developments, court decisions and international agreements in human rights and humanitarian law generated by substantial changes in the international order, the war on terrorism, ethnic conflicts and the more active role taken by some international organizations.
International Institutions & Sustainable Development
(Environmental Law; LAW 912-001; 3 credits)
This course focuses on the legal concepts, jurisprudence, treaties and international institutions responsible for promoting environmental law and sustainable development.