The course will focus on the study of the laws, on the formation and the development of the state and the right, the social laws that determine the specific properties, characteristics and features of the state and the right, as well as their mutual influence. Studying the state and the right closely, this course addresses a number of their fundamental problems such as the origin of the state and the right, their social content, historical types of state and the right, their specific forms in the life of the society, principles of separation and unity of power, state bodies and their organization, sources of law, elements of the legal norm, interpretations of the legal norm, etc.
The Introduction to Law aims to examine the role and function of a legal system by considering why laws develop, how laws are created, interpreted and applied and the role that law plays in regulating and administering justice within a society. The course will introduce the students to the study of the constitution and the constitutional system of government. Analyzing on the key legal concepts, principles and doctrines which underpin the core areas of law, including public law, the law of obligations and company law.
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of the syllabus. Introduction to the notion of law, law and society, law and morality, law and justice. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 6-15. |
| 2 | Legal systems, legal sources: international and national system. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 16-29. |
| 3 | Legal norms: definition of a juridical norm, classification, structure and validity. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 30-44. |
| 4 | State and Institutions. Governmental and legal structures established within a country to administer laws and provide services to the population. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 45-51. |
| 5 | Law-making process. General characteristics of the law-making process. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 51-58. |
| 6 | Legal relations. Examples of legal relationships including contracts, marriage, and citizenship. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 59-69. |
| 7 | Physical and legal persons. Legal entity, Business entity, Public statal entity, Private entities. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 74-89. |
| 8 | Legal liability (civil and criminal). Breach of a contract or tort. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 103-124. |
| 9 | Midterm Exam |
| 10 | Introduction to contract law. Contract formation. Bilateral contract. The terms of contract. Void. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 125-144. |
| 11 | Introduction to company law I Kinds of companies. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 145-153. |
| 12 | Introduction to company law II. Company formation. Corporate governance. The constitution of company. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 154-161. |
| 13 | International law and European Union Law. Market freedoms. Competition Law. Member states. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 163-178. |
| 14 | International organizations. WTO System. GATT, GATS, TRIPS. UN System. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 180-197. |
| Method | Qty | % Each |
|---|---|---|
| Homework | 1 | 20 |
| Midterm Exam(s) | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
| Attendance | 10 |
Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. The Belgian Constitution (1831, as amended) - The Belgian Civil Code (as amended)