Rule of Law and Administrative Justice (LAW-898-001)
Bhansali
Meets: 04:00 PM - 05:50 PM (M) - Room 500
Enrolled: 11 / Limit: 20
Notices
Class will officially begin on August 27th instead of the 20th.
Description
Through a case-study approach, the course will examine the specific reform efforts of various countries to make the administration of justice more efficient, effective, and accessible. Issues include judicial independence; economic and social development; modernization of the law; strengthening court administration; the role of civil society in the reform process; alternative methods of settling disputes; training for the judiciary; performance indicators; and the design, implementation, and evaluation of justice projects. Course materials include real development project reports from the international lending and donor agencies, including the World Bank, USAID, African Development.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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First Class Readings
Please consult the syllabus for the first class reading assignment. Supplemental course materials are available from the Course Packet Distribution Room, located in WCL Room 465.
Syllabus
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