LAW-1020 International Business Transactions in Developing Countries
In this course, you'll develop the knowledge and skill to counsel clients facing issues that arise when conducting international business transactions in developing countries. Some of these countries do not have systems of established and commonly recognized laws and regulations. Others may have laws and regulations, but they may be inconsistently interpreted and enforced. In these situations, the legal practitioner must develop an understanding of the economic, cultural, political, and legal landscape and develop thoughtful, innovative, and ethical means of achieving the client's transactional goals. Students who successfully complete this course will, inter alia, be able to identify and evaluate essential information needed to plan business transactions in developing countries; significant financial issues needing resolution; legal and financial "red flags" to watch for; issues of corporate ethical and social responsibility typical of these jurisdictions; and risks to a client's intellectual property. Enrollment limited to LLM Pathway students, LLM students, Exchange students, and SJD students. Take Home Examination required
Prerequisite
Pathway/LLM, LLM, SJD, and Exchange Students Only