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265.2 sec. 1 - Colloquium on Asian Legal Systems (Spring 2027)

Instructor: Laurent Mayali  (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 2
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person

Meeting:

M 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 240
From January 11, 2027
To April 27, 2027

Course Start: January 11, 2027
Course End: April 27, 2027
Class Number: 33208

Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 24
As of: 11/03 05:05 PM


This course provides an introduction to the legal systems of various Asian countries, with an emphasis on China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Classes will combine in-person lectures with guest presentations by academics, judges, prosecutors, and practitioners from these countries. The course requires a 12–15 page paper.

Requirements Satisfaction:


This is an Option 1 class; two Option 1 classes fulfill the J.D. writing requirement.


Exam Notes: (P) Final Paper  
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: International and Comparative Law

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