Duration
European Competition Law : 36h Th
Special questions : 4h Th
Number of credits
| Advanced Master in European Law | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
European Competition Law : Dirk Auer
Special questions : Jean-François Bellis
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course addresses the entire range of EU competition law issues. The first part deals with anticompetitive agreements (Article 101 TFEU) and abuse of dominance (Article 102 TFEU) and their enforcement. The second part deals with merger control.
European Competition Law
This course addresses the entire range of EU competition law issues. The first part deals with anticompetitive agreements (Article 101 TFEU) and abuse of dominance (Article 102 TFEU) and their enforcement. The second part deals with merger control.
Special questions
This course deals with special questions building upon the subjects analysed in the basic European competition law course. A capita selecta approach is taken.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course is designed to awaken students to the challenges of a key area of European policy and business law, competition law and provide the expertise to detect, in the professional life, potential problems related to this particular subject matter. At the end of the course, students are able to solve complex and facts-based case studies and to propose a solution that is both pragmatic and realistic. Students also gain a critical view of legislative and doctrinal sources.
European Competition Law
This course is designed to awaken students to the challenges of a key area of European policy and business law, competition law and provide the expertise to detect, in the professional life, potential problems related to this particular subject matter. At the end of the course, students are able to solve complex and facts-based case studies and to propose a solution that is both pragmatic and realistic. Students also gain a critical view of legislative and doctrinal sources.
Special questions
Students will be able to rely on the basic knowledge of competition law in order to understand the stakes and difficulties of real-life EU competition law cases.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of EU law is preferred
European Competition Law
Basic knowledge of EU law is preferred
Special questions
No pre-requisite<br /><br /> No pre-requisite
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course will consist in a series of in-person lectures. Students are invited to actively participate during the lectures. There will also be several practical sessions.
Topics covered will include:
- General introduction to European competition law
- Art. 101 TFEU: The prohibition of anticompetitive agreements
- Art. 102 TFEU: The abuse of a dominant position.
- European merger control.
- The DMA and the regulation of digital markets.
European Competition Law
The course will consist in a series of in-person lectures. Students are invited to actively participate during the lectures. There will also be several practical sessions.
Topics covered will include:
- General introduction to European competition law
- Art. 101 TFEU: The prohibition of anticompetitive agreements
- Art. 102 TFEU: The abuse of a dominant position.
- European merger control.
- The DMA and the regulation of digital markets.
Special questions
Seminars taught by practitioners, either face-to-face or online
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
In 2022-2023. this course will be taught in English.
European Competition Law
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
In 2022-2023. this course will be taught in English.
Special questions
Ex-cathedra<br /><br /> Ex-cathedra
Recommended or required readings
Teaching materials:
- Powerpoint presentations will be distributed after each lecture.
- Students will be asked to download relevant case law and legal texts.
- The course instructor will recommend readings for students that wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of EU competition law.
European Competition Law
Teaching materials:
- Powerpoint presentations will be distributed after each lecture.
- Students will be asked to download relevant case law and legal texts.
- The course instructor will recommend readings for students that wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of EU competition law.
Special questions
Cases and materials will be made available.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Additional information:
Written exam with open book.
Sample questions will be provided to students throughout the term.
European Competition Law
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Additional information:
Written exam with open book exam.
Sample questions will be provided to students throughout the term.
Special questions
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Open book exam
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Please register for the course on eCampus to have access to relevant course materials and online lectures
European Competition Law
Please register for the course on eCampus to have access to relevant course materials and online lectures
Special questions
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Contacts
Professor:
dauer@laweconcenter.org
European Competition Law
Professor:
dauer@laweconcenter.org
Special questions
pieter.vancleynenbreugel@uliege.be