Center for American Law Studies 2200-1X002

http://www.cpa.uw.edu.pl

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.

Type of course

optional courses

Prerequisites (description)

To qualify for admission, an applicant must: ● be a law student or law Ph.D. student or, ● be a graduate of a law school or, ● be a student, Ph.D. student or graduate of other disciplines (e.g. linguistics, political science, economy) and have a basic knowledge of the Polish or foreign legal system, and ● have a thorough and conversational knowledge of English including legal language; and ● submit the following documents: 1. a completed application form together with one recent photo in the ID format (dowód osobisty); 2. a photo copy of an index or USOS transcript with grades and subjects from all previous years (students) or copy of the diploma (graduates) 3. curriculum vitae in English 4. cover letter in English with an explanation of the applicant's interest in participating in the program and career goals. 5. evidence of proficiency in English language such as: copy of a diploma from a foreign school in an English-speaking country, copy of a diploma from schools specializing in English language, or copy of the results of an English proficiency exams, e.g. TOEFL All required documents must be submitted to the office of Center for American Law Studies - Lipowa 4 street, Warszawa or send by e-mail: cpa@wpia.uw.edu.pl on or before the deadline.

Course coordinators

Ewa Gmurzyńska

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.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 2200-1X002 in USOSweb