Classes
Per ABA Rules, you may only choose 2 out of these 3 classes.
June 28 - July 31
Comparative Civil Rights---------------------------------------------Mr Neville Cox
A comparative study of civil rights and liberties in Ireland, the UK and the U.S. other than those related to criminal procedure, including freedom of speech, accommodation of religious differences, privacy, and discrimination.
Exam: 7/30 (3 cr.) MTWThF 8:30 am - 10:05 am
International Human Rights----------------------------------------Ms Paula Abrams
This course examines the protection of human rights under international law. We will explore widely debated issues in human rights law, including the universalism versus relativism debate, and cultural and religious exceptions to global human rights standards. Topics include current issues such as the use of torture, female and male circumcision, language rights, hate speech, freedom of religion, sexuality, and abortion. Special attention will be given to rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, and under numerous United Nations Conventions.
Exam: 7/30 (3 cr.) MTWThF 10:15 am - 11:50 am
International Negotiations-------------------------- Mr Allen Snyder
Skills and theory of both competitive and cooperative international negotiating will be learned through simulation and experience.
Exam: 7/31 (3 cr.) MTWThF 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Exams are never given in advance.
Faculty
Paula Abrams, Professor, Lewis and Clark. Formerly Executive Director, Oregon Commission on Judicial Fitness and Attorney, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Author: Pierce v. Society of Sisters and the Struggle Over Compulsory Public Education, and numerous articles on civil rights and environmental law. BGS Michigan, JD UC Berkeley.
Neville Cox, Lecturer, Trinity College Dublin. Author of law journal articles. AB, PhD Trinity College Dublin.
Allen Snyder, Clinical Professor USD and 2010 Dublin Director and was the 2009 Florence Director. Former faculty Hong Kong. Author: Mental Disorder in the Criminal Process. BA Washington and Jefferson, JD Northwestern.
The Long Room of the Library (1712) at Trinity College Dublin, with its magnificent barrel vaulting (1860), is the longest library in Europe, and houses the Gospel Book of Kells and Brian Boru's Irish harp.
Add/Drop / Wait list Information
Application Form & Personal Data Sheet