LAW7019 - European Union law and policy

Leader(s): Dr Heli Askola

Offered

City (Melbourne) Second semester 2009 (Evening)

Synopsis

This unit provides a solid introduction to the European Union (EU) and its relations with the world. Part I concerns the EU's historical development, legal powers (competences), legal instruments and decision-making procedures. Part II introduces the EU's economic law and policies, including the single market, the single currency and competition policy. Part III is devoted to the EU's relations with the world. It includes an overview of the EU's treaty-making powers and agreements with third world countries, EU trade policy (notably in the WTO) and the attempt to create a common EU foreign and security policy.

Objectives

This unit is designed for Australian and other non-European Union (EU)
lawyers who, for professional or academic reasons, seek an introduction to the law and policy of the European Union. The unit focuses on providing participants with a practical legal picture of the EU as well as a more analytical understanding of the functioning of the Union.

Assessment

Research essay (3750 words) 50%
Take-home Exam (3750 words) 50%

Contact hours

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)