LAW 4031

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LAW 4031
Introduction to the Global Study of Law

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

This three-part course is designed to introduce advanced prelaw students to key topics in the study and practice of law, within a global context. Its units are organized around three sets of issues. First, how do U.S. law and legal institutions relate to legal cultures from around the world; and how does one analyze different national and international legal systems from a comparative and cross-cultural perspective? Second, what is the role of constitutional law and principles both within the U.S. and globally? Third, what are the main challenges confronting international human rights, including their ability to protect traditionally disadvantaged groups such as women? Taught entirely by faculty of Cornell Law School, this course will prepare prelaw students for success in law school.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SU, 2024SU, 2023SU, 2022SU

When Offered Summer.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1908 LAW 4031   LEC 001

    • MTWRF
    • Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025

    • Anker, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

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