Private International Law

Recommended Prerequisites

Successful completion of a Private International Law graduate level course.

Teaching Methods

Seminar-like classes and presentation of research papers.

Learning Outcomes

Development of studies within the scope of both this subject matter viewed under a comparative law approach, and the legal solutions to be adopted at the EU level.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Evolution of the national systems of International Private Law, with emphasis on the EU and the American ones.

2. Special reference to the development of the theme under complex legal orders, both at the state level  (internal conflicts) and at the level of international or supronational entities.

3. Subjects theory, both natural and legal persons

4. Contracts and civil liability

5. Personal and family rights

6. Marriage and succession schemes

Head Lecturer(s)

Rui Manuel Gens Moura Ramos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Class attendance: 10.0%
Participation: 20.0%
Research work: 70.0%

Bibliography

RUI MOURA RAMOS, Estudos de Direito Internacional Privado da União Europeia.

LIMA PINHEIRO, Direito Internacional Privado Volume I e III.