Teacher(s)
Language
French
Content
The precise content of the course evolves in line with current events. The aim of the course is not only to deepen knowledge of private international law, but also to provide a better understanding of its role in the contemporary world and in relation to major social issues.
Certain aspects of the course focus more specifically on the private international law of persons and the family, in both its patrimonial and personal aspects.
Other aspects of the course deal with contemporary issues of private international law, in the field of contractual or extra-contractual obligations, and in the field of business law in general, symptomatic of the phenomenon of globalization.
In particular, the course may take the form of participation in a moot court dealing specifically with private international law. In this case, the subject will depend on the moot court case.
Certain aspects of the course focus more specifically on the private international law of persons and the family, in both its patrimonial and personal aspects.
Other aspects of the course deal with contemporary issues of private international law, in the field of contractual or extra-contractual obligations, and in the field of business law in general, symptomatic of the phenomenon of globalization.
In particular, the course may take the form of participation in a moot court dealing specifically with private international law. In this case, the subject will depend on the moot court case.
Teaching methods
The course is based on the examination of legislative texts, case law and articles of doctrine provided in advance. Students are expected to have done their reading prior to the course, to facilitate their understanding, participation and learning of the material. Each session therefore requires time for preparation and, in some cases, research.
Depending on the year and theme, the course may be based on a given practical case or take the form of a moot court among the students. In this case, students will be asked to draft conclusions and work in teams on the various points of law raised by the case. The case will be inspired by a real moot court oppositions students of various universities. Students wishing to take part in this moot court will be able to do so (after selection) if the university timetable allows and depending on their English level
Students will be requested to do reading and to attend sessions in English. The students wishing to take part in the Pax Moot Court will need to have an excellent conduct of English.
The course requires active participation from students. Attendance and active participation are therefore required
Depending on the year and theme, the course may be based on a given practical case or take the form of a moot court among the students. In this case, students will be asked to draft conclusions and work in teams on the various points of law raised by the case. The case will be inspired by a real moot court oppositions students of various universities. Students wishing to take part in this moot court will be able to do so (after selection) if the university timetable allows and depending on their English level
Students will be requested to do reading and to attend sessions in English. The students wishing to take part in the Pax Moot Court will need to have an excellent conduct of English.
The course requires active participation from students. Attendance and active participation are therefore required
Evaluation methods
Grading is based on oral and written performance.
When the course deals with a given practical case, the written part consists of the drafting of a set of conclusions to be presented orally (in the form of a pleading) during the oral exam. The oral part consists of the pleadings. Teams of students compete against each other, taking alternatively the plaintiff's position and the defendant's position.
If the course does not take the form of a short moot, the oral exam is preceded by written preparation.
At the exam, students have access to normative texts in both languages, as well as to all documents provided by the teachers in preparation for the sessions.
When the course deals with a given practical case, the written part consists of the drafting of a set of conclusions to be presented orally (in the form of a pleading) during the oral exam. The oral part consists of the pleadings. Teams of students compete against each other, taking alternatively the plaintiff's position and the defendant's position.
If the course does not take the form of a short moot, the oral exam is preceded by written preparation.
At the exam, students have access to normative texts in both languages, as well as to all documents provided by the teachers in preparation for the sessions.
Online resources
Documents necessary for the class are posted on the Moodle Website. Students should also expect to conduct personal researches.
Bibliography
J.-Y. Carlier, M. Fallon et S. Francq Code de droit international privé,
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