Global Programs

London Program: Fall 2012

Professors and Courses

Professor Peter Wendel will be the Fall 2012 Visiting Professor from Pepperdine's Malibu Campus. He will be teaching Wills & Trusts and Community Property.  Professor Colleen Graffy, Director of Global Programs will teach the Public International Law course.  Academics and Practitioners from the London-based legal community will round out our lineup of teachers.  Please note that times and days may be subject to change where unavoidable but that none of the courses conflict.  There are no prerequisites and no limit on enrollment except for the International Moot Court which is capped at 24.

Course Offerings

Law  824 Wills & Trusts (3 units) (Wendel)

Law 802   Community Property (2 units) (Wendel)

Law 262401    Public International Law (3 units) (Graffy)

Law 803402    Corporations (3 units) (Harris)

Law 037204    International Commercial Arbitration (2 units) (Mistelis)

Law 132201    Comparative Law (2 units) (Sarzana)

Law 176201    European Union Law (3 units) (Turk)

Law 000801    Internationals Moot Court (1 unit) (enrollment up to 24 places) (Osborne)

Law 036001    International Clinical (1-2 units) (Osborne) 

Course Descriptions

Law 824. Wills and Trusts (3 units)

An examination of the family wealth transmission process including intestate succession; creation, execution, alteration, and revocation of wills and trusts; rules relating to interpretation and construction; examination of uses and functions of charitable, resulting, and constructive trusts, and the Rule Against Perpetuities. 

Law 802. Communitiy Property (2 units)

The rights of the respective spouses in their property under the California community property system; consideration of community property defined; management and control; liability for debts; termination of the community by either dissolution or death. (This course is not a degree requirement but is highly recommended for all persons taking the California bar examination.) 

Law 262.  Public International Law (3 units)

A study of the law of nations, including the sources of international
law, jurisdiction of states over persons and property, recognition of states
and governments, state responsibilities, governmental immunities, treaties,
international organizations, legal status of use of force, and the protection of
human rights.

Law 803. Corporations (3 units)

A study of the basic principles of the legal concept of the corporate entity,
including the theory and practice of corporate structure and distribution of
powers and duties among shareholders, directors, and officers.

Law 372. International Commercial Arbitration (2 units)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of international arbitration law
and practice. Topics explored include the making and enforcement of arbitration
agreements; the selection and appointment of the arbitral tribunal; preliminary
proceedings, including procedural orders and interim relief; the arbitration
hearing; and the making and enforcement of the arbitral award. Particular
attention is paid to the enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards, the
role of the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign
Arbitral Awards and other treaties, and their interplay with national laws as a
backdrop for private arbitration agreements.

Law 132201 Comparative Law (2 units)

A comparative study of civil and common law with particular focus on England, Germany, France and Switzerland. Particular attention will be given to contract and tort law, as well as procedural aspects of civil and criminal trials. Practitioners from the relevant countries take part in the course as guest speakers to share specifics on common and civil law practice. 

Law 1762. European Union Law (3 units) 

Financial and trading rules of the European Union (EU), within the general
context of the different legal systems of its member states. First the course
will attempt to distinguish between the two contrasting legal traditions of the
common law and civil law within the Common Market. Second, it will consider
in detail the reasons for the creation of the European Union and its present
institutional structure. The final part of the course will be devoted to a study of
the substantive trading and financial laws in force in the EU.

Law 8. Moot Court–International (1 unit) 

Students in the London program may earn one unit credit for participating
in the London Moot Program. Students attend a series of lectures, visit English
courts, take part in an advocacy class given by barristers, participate in an
internal “moot-off” competition, review video-taped feedback, and moot against
one of the four English Inns of Court or English law schools.

Law 360. Clinical Law–International (1-2 units) 

Students in the London program may earn one unit credit (two units with
prior approval by director) for participating in the London Clinical Program.
Students attend a series of lectures, visit English courts, keep a weekly journal,
and complete a minimum of sixty hours work in their clinical placement.
Placements include American law firms, Barristers chambers, Solicitors firms,
human rights organizations, and the Department of Justice at the U.S. Embassy
in London.

Final Exam Schedule

Monday 3rd December:         Wills & Trusts                  2:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday 5th December:    European Union               2:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday 6th December:       Community Property         2:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday 7th December:            Comparative Law             2:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday 10th December:        Corporations                    2:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday 12th December:   Public International Law   2:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday 13th December:       International Commercial Arbitration   2:00pm - 4:00pm