Research Methods in International, Foreign and Comparative Law
A survey of methods, techniques and strategies for international, foreign, and comparative legal research, including the efficient use of Lexis, Westlaw and the Internet. The subjects examined include treaty law, the law of international organizations, European Union law, civil law and other foreign legal systems. Students will complete an annotated bibliography on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. This course is required for students enrolled in the J.D./LL.M. in Comparative and International Law. The course must be taken during the first year of attendance at the Law School. Other students may be admitted by consent of instructor. The class will meet for eight 90-minute class sessions and in subsequent individual conferences with the instructor.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Sections/Instructors
Molly Brownfield
Research Methods in International, Foreign and Comparative Law 380.02
Spring 2010
Molly Brownfield
Research Methods in International, Foreign and Comparative Law 380.01
Spring 2010