Admission requirements
Sufficient English knowledge
Description
Introduction to European Union Law provides students with an overview of the structure and nature of EU law, such as the supremacy of EU law over the national legal orders and the principle of direct effect.
The first part of the course focuses on the institutional structure of the EU with special emphasis on the relationship between the EU and the Member States and judicial protection. The second part of the course concentrates on the internal market and the economic freedoms enjoyed by European Citizens. Furthermore, attention will also be given to the consequences of the introduction of the Lisbon Treaty.
During the course, students will be required to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the materials of the subject matter. Furthermore, students will be introduced to carrying out legal research in European law through the internet in order to acquire the skills which are vital in their further career.
Course objectives
Objectives of the course:
This course intends to introduce students to the EC legal order and is especially designed for students who do not have sufficient prior knowledge of European law or who wish to refresh their knowledge in order to lay the groundwork for future courses. Students will be introduced to the system of case law of the European Courts of Justice and will be taught to systematically read and analyse cases as well as legislation of the EC.
Achievement levels:
After this course, students will:
have a good understanding of the structure and nature of the EC legal order;
be able to systematically read case law of the European Courts of Justice and analyse the essential parts;
be able to conduct independent research in EU databases.
Timetable
See: http://www.leidenuniv.nl/rechten/osi/wg/
Mode of instruction
Lectures
Number of (2 hour) lectures: 18 classes
Names of lecturers: Ms. N. F. Idriz LL.M.
Required preparation by students: The students are expected to be familiar with the prescribed materials with a view to taking part in class discussions, and present cases.
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) seminars:
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Other methods of instruction
Description:
Number of (2 hour) instructions:
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Assessment method
Examination form(s)
Written exam.
Oral presentation
Submission procedures
Areas to be tested within the exam
Compulsory materials, reader and any topics discussed in class
Blackboard
Yes: The course will be supported by Blackboard. On Blackboard, reference will be made to additional information, organisational as well as substantial matters. Blackboard will also be used to give students the opportunity to ask questions.
More information on this course is offered in “Blackboard”: http://blackboard.leidenuniv.nl/.
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Literature:
N. Foster, Blackstone’s EC Legislation, 20010 / 2011, 21st Edition
N. Foster, Foster on EU Law, Oxford University Press, 2009
Course information guide:
- See in Reader
Reader:
- Reader, available at Onderwijsmaterialen (KOG, room A.045)
Recommended course materials:
- Craig & de Búrca, EU Law, Text, Cases and Materials, Oxford University Press, 2008
Registration
Students have to register for courses and exams through “U-twist”: https://ics06.leidenuniv.nl/tisweb/menu.
Contact details
Coordinator: Narin F. Idriz
Work address: KOG, room B1.24
Contact information: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-12:00
Telephone number: +31 (0)71 527 7376
E-mail: n.f.idriz@law.leidenuniv.nl
Institution/division
Institution: Public Law
Division: European Law
Room number secretariat: KOG, B.1.21
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Telephone number secretariat: +31 (0)71 527 8837
E-mail: w.h.rodger@law.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
None