? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LAW-3-LY0014

The course aims to give students a basic understanding of German private law and to enable them to carry out independent research in German law to the extent necessary for problems in international private law or cross-border commercial negotiations. Knowledge of German is not a pre-requisite. The course will cover: Introduction to the German legal system in a European and comparative context; History of German law; Studying law in Germany and the legal profession; Basic notions of property law, contract and delict; Partnerships and Companies; Credit security and insolvency; Corporate governance; Labour law.

? Pre-requisites : Obligations and Property Law at Level 8

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 19 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 25/09/2006 14:00 15:50

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 15:50 Central

As in Course Guide.

Essay and Exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rozanne Luty
Tel : (0131 6)50 2056
Email : Rozanne.Luty@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Mr Burkhard Schafer
Tel : (0131 6)50 2035
Email : B.Schafer@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/