The Regulation of International Trade: Origins, Crisis, and Perspectives

Course Information

Course Number
L6488
Curriculum Level
Upperclass
Areas of Study
International and Comparative Law
Type
Lecture

Section 001 Information

Instructor

Section Description

The course aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the multilateral trading system (the World Trade Organization, WTO), paying particular attention to the various free trade areas that the US has recently signed (TPP; US-Canada; TTIP). It is divided into three parts: trade in goods; trade in services; dispute settlement

School Year & Semester
Fall 2025
Location
WJWH 103
Schedule
Class meets on
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
9:10 am - 10:30 am
Points
3
Method of Evaluation
Exam
J.D Writing Credit?
No

Learning Outcomes

Primary
  • At the end of the course students will have acquired an understanding of the statutory goals of the world trading system, and the means to achieve them.

Course Limitations

Instructor Pre-requisites
None
Instructor Co-Requisites
None
Requires Permission
No
Recommended Courses
None
Other Limitations
None