Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in law (or similar; see the general requirements for the Master European Law) and sufficient knowledge in English. Students are strongly advised to follow an EU law introductory course before enrolling in this course.
Description
This course takes as a point of departure the specific foreign policy objectives of the European Union, as defined in the Lisbon Treaty, and examines the legal means the Union has at its disposal to fulfill them. It envisages the various actors of EU external relations, and considers the legal principles which govern their (inter)actions. It also analyses the instruments and policies of EU external relations (e.g. the Common Commercial Policy, the Common Foreign and Security Policy), as well as their legal effects within the EU and Member States’ legal orders.
Course objectives
Objectives of the course
The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the rich case law of the European Court of Justice in the field of EU external relations, however limited the Court’s jurisdiction has been in this regard.
Achievement levels
The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course:
By the end of the course, students should be able to analyse critically the continuing development of the case law, and take part in academic discussions on the role and capabilities of the EU on the international stage. Moreover, several aspects of the course will also bring the students to examine and reflect on broader constitutional principles of the EU. During the course, students will be required thoroughly to familiarise themselves with the materials of the subject.
Timetable
The timetable of this course can be found in uSis.
Mode of instruction
Lectures
Number of 3 or 2 hour lectures: (16 hours in total): 6
Names of lecturers: Prof. mr. Christophe Hillion
Required preparation by students: Reading of materials prescribed on blackboard
Lecture attendance is compulsory, students may miss up to one class
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) seminars: 3
Names of instructors: Dr. Giovanni Gruni
Required preparation by students: Reading of materials prescribed on blackboard
Seminar attendance is compulsory, students may miss up to one class.
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
Open book exam
Areas to be tested within the exam
The examination syllabus consists of the required reading (literature) for the course, the course information guide and the subjects taught in the lectures, the seminars and all other instructions which are part of the course.
Blackboard
More information on this course is offered in Blackboard.
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Literature:
None.
Course information guide:
Course information will be made available on Blackboard.
Reader:
Reader will be made available on Blackboard
Recommended course materials
None.
Registration
Students have to register for courses and exams through uSis
Contact information
Co-ordinator: Dr. Giovanni Gruni
Work address:KOG room B2.29
Email: g.gruni@Law.Leidenuniv.nl
Telephone number: 071-5278905 (secretariat)
Institution/division
Institute: Public Law
Department: European Law
Room number secretariat: B1.21
Opening hours: 09.00-17.00
Telephone number secretary: 071-5278905