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The course is offered in cooperation with NOVA Southeastern University (Florida, USA) and is organized in the form of block teaching during the summer semester (approximately eight 2-hour sessions over a two-week period in April/May of the respective summer semester). The course is taught by a professor from this partner university in the United States.
The primary objective of the course is to familiarize students with the distinct legal system of Common Law and, in addition to gaining knowledge of a particular area of U.S. law, to develop a basic ability to approach law from a comparative perspective. Since the course may be taken only once, provided it is successfully completed, it is particularly recommended for senior students who already possess a sufficient understanding of Czech law, the legal framework of the European Union, and the principles of international law, enabling them to make full use of this opportunity for comparative legal study. Furthermore, given that only a limited number of top students may be nominated for a study stay at NOVA Southeastern University, it is advantageous to enroll in the course at a more advanced stage of study. A special opportunity associated with successful participation in the course is that several of the highest-achieving students, based on their examination results and classroom performance (approximately 2–3 students, taking into account their overall academic record at the Faculty of Law, Charles University), will be offered a one-semester study stay at NOVA Southeastern University with tuition fees waived. It is also anticipated that financial support will be provided by the Faculty of Law, Charles University, in the form of a scholarship from the institutional development plan supporting student mobility, to partially cover living and travel expenses (subject to the Faculty's current financial resources and therefore not guaranteed without reservation). Discussions are currently underway regarding the possibility for participants who complete this study stay to finish a J.D. degree at NOVA Southeastern University, after graduating from the Faculty of Law, Charles University, under preferential conditions. Instruction is conducted exclusively in English. Students enrolling in the course are therefore expected to possess an advanced command of English, both spoken and written. A highly interactive teaching format is employed by the American professors, particularly through the case-study method and classroom discussions. Written proficiency is equally important, as the final examination is taken in written form and graded directly by the American instructor. In this respect, the course also serves as one of the opportunities for students to prepare for potential study abroad programs conducted in English at foreign universities. The visiting professors follow the American approach to academic preparation, which emphasizes punctuality and thorough study of all assigned case law and other required materials. Classes build directly upon the assigned preparation, and the course cannot be successfully completed without continuous and diligent preparation throughout the semester. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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· The examination is conducted in English. · The examination generally consists of a written analysis of an assigned case, the submission of an essay on a topic agreed upon with the course instructor, or a similar written assignment. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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The course content focuses on a specific area of U.S. law. For the current academic year's spring semester, the precise subject area has not yet been announced by the American partner institution. In previous years, the course has covered topics such as civil rights, labor law, constitutional law, and similar fields. In addition, the course places emphasis on introducing the principal institutions and the general functioning of the U.S. Common Law system as a whole. The course is offered based on arrangements made by the International Relations Office, including the organization of a visiting lecturer from abroad. In previous years, instruction was delivered either fully online or in a hybrid format. As a general rule, the course usually takes place in April or May and is delivered in an intensive block format over a period of one week, or at most two weeks. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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Study materials will be assigned by the instructor from Nova Southeastern University, typically one week prior to the start of the course. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: · Explain the fundamental principles of the Common Law system based on its principal characteristics in the context of the legal system of the United States. · Identify the key differences between Common Law and the continental (civil law) legal system. · Interpret judicial decisions (case law) using the methods employed by American courts. · Apply Common Law principles to specific legal cases. · Analyze the role of precedents under the doctrine of stare decisis in the context of judicial decision-making in the United States. · Compare the legal systems of the United States and countries following the continental European legal tradition. · Present and defend legal opinions in class using the Socratic method. · Complete legal assignments in English according to the instructions provided by their supervisor. · Work actively with specialized legal texts in English. · Evaluate the significance of case law for the development of law through the analysis of specific cases within the context of the American legal system. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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Pro zapsání předmětu je vhodné, aby student měl absolvovány předměty Teorie práva I a II. Poslední úprava: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (27.07.2026)
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