Curriculum Guide · Courses

Professor David Stewart

J.D. Seminar 662 | 1 credit hours

This one-credit (7 session) seminar is designed to build on the experiences of the fall GLS seminar (“Building an International Skill Set”) by affording participants an opportunity to apply the specific skills used by international and transnational lawyers in the context of a specific substantive area chosen by them. For 2013/14, the 2L GLS will focus on constructing an international trade mechanism to promote corporate accountability in developing countries, specifically addressing environmental and human rights concerns. Preparation for each 2 hour session will include background readings on the theoretical, practical and legal aspects of the relevant issues. Under the guidance of Georgetown faculty, participants will determine in advance the goal of their work (for example, an analytical “white paper” on a particular substantive issue, a conference involving noted academics and experts, an advocacy effort, etc.). Student evaluation at the end of the course will be based on class participation, contribution to the chosen goal, and completion of a short piece of technical writing.

Prerequisite: This course is open only to second and third year Global Law Scholars.

This course is offered on a mandatory pass/fail basis. This course does not count toward your seven credit pass/fail limit. This class will meet for seven sessions in Spring 2014. Dates to be announced.