Course Number:
LAW 629
Course Credits:
2
Comparative Family Law surveys Family Law throughout the world; the major jurisdictions include the United States, Britain, Canada, India, the Moslem world, and European continental law. Topics encompass marriage, divorce, domestic violence, child custody, and reproductive rights. In addition to reading the survey materials, each student selects a topic to research and write. The paper is in lieu of an exam and satisfies the Law School's upper level writing requirement.
