course description

After introducing students to the major theoretical concepts concerning law and society, significant controversial societal issues that deal with law and the legal systems both domestically and internationally will be examined. Class discussions will focus on issues involving civil liberties, the organization of courts, legislatures, the legal profession, and administrative agencies. Although the focus will be on law in the United States, law and society in other countries of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America will be covered in a comparative context. Readings included research reports, statutes, and cases.

课程介绍

本课程首先介绍有关法律和社会的主要理论概念，再研究涉及国内外法律和法律制度的重大有争议的社会问题。课堂讨论将集中于公民自由、法院组织、立法机构、法律专业和行政机构的问题。

学生将重点研究美国的法律，但是同时也会对其他国家如非洲、亚洲、欧洲和拉丁美洲的法律和社会做全方面的比较。

阅读资料包括研究报告，法规和案例。

课程时间：6月30日-8月5日

入学资格：

- 在线申请

- GPA 3.3以上

- 个人essay

- 推荐信

- 托福

截止日期：4月1日