Course info

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1)    What is the course about?

In 30 hours, the course will introduce students to the English law of obligations, with a strong focus on contract law (formation, content and effect of the contract). It will often rely on a comparison with the French law of obligations.

2) What is the purpose of the course?

At the end of the semester, students following this course should be able to master the basic notions of the English law of obligations (knowledge, understanding and use), and therefore to develop an understanding of a distinct way of legal thinking through regular comparisons with French law.

2)     How is the course organized?

 The course is divided in 8 sessions from Sept. 23rd to Dec. 2nd (Oct. 14th, Oct. 28th and Nov. 11th are free). Because sessions will be demanding (most are 4 hours long), 3 short breaks are planned, depending on students participation and dynamism.

Though the course is intended as a lecture, students are welcomed to ask questions. They may also be asked questions to help memorize and understand the course.  

As this introductory note and the title of the course say, the course is taught in English. A good command of this language is therefore required. Explanations in French may sometimes be provided but will not replace the course.

3)     Who may attend the course?

 The course is included in semester 5 of third year law students, who follows either public law, private law or double-degree English and Law curriculums. Foreign students are welcome.