Complementary Course: Introduction to French Law

Aim of the course is to develop the knowledge of the French legal system in theory and practice. In the first part, the course aims to provide theoretical knowledge regarding French constitutional law also in a comparative perspective. In the second part, the course focuses on the features that characterize French constitutional law. In the third part, the characterizing features of French private law will be examined. The course will be held by Prof.ssa Baraggia and by professors from the University of Toulouse. At the end of the course, the student who has successfully learned the subject will know the elements characterizing the French legal system. The course is particularly suitable for students who intend to undertake a Double Degree course with one of the Universities with which UNIMI has agreements (Toulouse and Cergy Pontoise).

The course aims to provide the student with:

- knowledge of the comparison methodology and adequate understanding of the essential aspects of the French legal system;

- ability to autonomously re-elaborate the legal principles analyzed, increasing the argumentative and connecting skills essential in the legal comparison;

- ability to illustrate the essential aspects of the French legal system with adequate legal language