The course introduces some of the dominant legal systems of the world and analyses their historical development, as well as the basic contrasts between them, examining such questions as what is law, what are relevant legal sources and what is the role of different legal institutions. The course also includes comparing specific substantive and procedural topics, for example contracts, sales, family law, as well as civil and criminal procedural law.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
1 November 2024
Ends
19 January 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A2500
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
