Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
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
The course involves the analysis of European civil procedure, i.e. the main instruments adopted by the European Union that form 'European procedural law' (circulation of court decisions, obtaining enforceable titles, common procedures, obtaining evidence abroad, cross-border service of documents, account preservation orders, etc.).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The principle of the free movement of goods, services, capital and people encourage the mobility of European citizens and, in particular, the development of trade activities within the entire European Union. Situations with cross-border implications are therefore increasingly frequent, especially in a country like Belgium, owing to its central location in Europe and its small size.
The aim of the European Civil Procedure course is to enable students to acquire knowledge about the different instruments relating to European civil procedure. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify and solve relevant procedural issues in the event of a 'European dispute'. They will also have a certain view of the concrete - and sometimes complex - application of these rules within Belgian courts.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Mastery of the basics of Belgian civil procedure law is a prerequisite.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The teaching methods used combine ex-cathedra-type sessions, participatory casus resolution, the intervention of outside guests who are professionals in the field as well as the presentation of case law decisions by the students.
On this last point, students are invited to present a paper relating to a European or national court decision. The distribution of decisions and the agenda of presentations will be decided at the start of the year.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course is taught face-to-face. It will take place during the first term on Mondays, from 16:00 to 18:00.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Relevant documents (particularly course slides) will be available on ecampus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Other : oral exam and presentation of a paper during the course
Further information:
Student assessment will focus on:
- up to 5 points, on the oral presentation of the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union carried out during the year,
- up to 5 points, on the oral presentation of a paper written by the student, relating to a court decision, carried out during the year.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Students can contact the lecturer by e-mail: aude.berthe@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
presentations dates
presentations dates