Online Certificate Course for law students on US Legal System by Institute of Law, Nirma University [Feb 16-18]: Register by Feb 15

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  • Internationalization at the Institute of Law, Nirma University is a strategy that integrates an international and intercultural vision into the curriculum of law, revolutionizing the conceptual understanding and pedagogical approaches for the subject.
  • Throughout internationalization, the Institute has created a platform for the collaboration of academicians and thinkers from many parts of the world and different walks of life. It gives the students an opportunity to interact and learn from experts who have proven their mettle in their respective fields.
  • Today more than ever, there is a fundamental need for people of diverse backgrounds and fields to come together and share their experiences and ideas. This stems from the fact that the world today is a global village where people of different regions face similar challenges, being at the cusp of ideological and political shifts.
  • The Institute understands the importance of shaping competent individuals who are capable of fulfilling their social obligations by acquiring a global understanding of the law.

The Course

The Course is about ‘US Legal System’. There will be discussions on the limits of executive, judicial and legislative powers under the USA Constitution focusing on several landmark USA Supreme Court cases.

There will be three lectures, each for a duration of two hours.

The Speaker

  • Prof. Stephen G. Barnes, Assistant Dean of Graduate and International Programs, Penn State Law, Pennsylvania University, USA oversees LL.M. and S.J.D. admissions. Before his appointment, Steve lived for 8 years in China where he was a visiting law professor at the  China University of Political Science and Law in Beijing and also served as Penn State Law China Programs Director.
  • Steve is proficient in French, Chinese, and Swedish, and is energized by the cultural diversity that talented international students bring to Penn State Law. Education: J.D., University of Oregon; M.B.A., The George Washington University; B.A., Brigham Young University

Time Period

February 16 to 18, 22

Registration Deadline

February 15, 2022

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