Center for American Law Studies 2200-1X002
- http://www.cpa.uw.edu.pl
- https://www.cpa.uw.edu.pl (term 2025)
The courses offered by the Center usually include topics such: Introduction to American Law, Constitutional Law, Torts, Legal Writing, Contracts, Business Law, ADR, and Professional Responsibility. Other courses taught in the program include: Tax Law, Securities, Criminal Law and Procedure, Property, Family Law, Labor Law, Environmental Law, Securities, and Intellectual Property.
During each academic year nine courses are taught for two weeks. Classes meet five times a week for 1.5 hours – for a total of 180 teaching hours. The courses are taught by US professors from Emory Law School and GSU College of Law. During the course of study, students are introduced to traditional and innovative teaching methods used at the American universities to insure a dynamic academic and professional program. All study materials necessary for class preparation are provided by the Center in electronic version. After successful completion of the one-year course of study, students are awarded a certificate of completion issued by the University of Warsaw, GSU and Emory University.
he studies are fee-based — the tuition fee for students is 3,800 PLN, with the option to pay in two installments. More information about the American Law Center program can be found at: www.cpa.uw.edu.pl. You are welcome to join us!
Term 2025:
Center for American Law Studies |
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the main areas of American law
Ability to present legal arguments
Understanding the differences between the civil law system and the common law system
Ability to analyze court rulings
Skills in teamwork
Ability to draft legal opinions
Advancement of legal English language skills
Assessment criteria
The required presence in two weeks module -- two unexcused absences
Written exam, which takes place at the end of each module
Preparation for classes
Active participation in classes
After passing all nine courses the participants will receive a certificate issued by three partner universities: University of Warsaw, Emory University and
Georgia State University.
Bibliography
Materials for the classes, specially prepared for students, will be sent electronically before the start of each module.
Term 2025:
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Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: