JUR403 EU and EEA Commercial Law

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master's Programme in Law

Teaching language

English

Course contents

The course aims to provide students with an overview of EU/EEA commercial law, focusing particularly on the regulation of the internal market and certain ancillary policies inherently connected thereto. The topics covered by the course constitute the very core of EU/EEA cooperation, and will include (but not be limited to) both theoretical and practical aspects of the rules governing the the Four Freedoms (i.e. free movement of goods, services, workers and establishments) and restrictions, derogations and justifications thereto. Certain cross-policy aspects, particularly concerning the relationship between the Four Freedoms, state aid and competition rules, will also be touched upon during the course. 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate: 

• specialised knowledge and understanding of the core EU Treaty and EEA-Agreement rules and principles with regard to the internal market and certain ancillary policies thereto

• advanced knowledge of the four freedoms (free movement of goods, services, workers and establishments, including restrictions, derogations and justifications thereto: Certain cross-policy issues - particularly the relationship between the Four Freedoms, state aid and competition regulatory regimes)

• comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relationship between the EU and EEA regulatory regimes, and their relationship to the national legal systems of the EU and EFTA Member States

• general awareness of the most recent developments in the case-law of the EU and EFTA Courts in the policy fields in question

• critical analytical skills in order to evaluate academic works in the field such as written and oral skills, including the clear and succinct expression of ideas through presentations and case-studies; based on research skills and techniques particular to EU and EEA commercial law

Examination requirements

A compulsory written and oral assignment must be approved before you can sit for the exam. 

Further information will be posted in Canvas at the start of the semester.  

Teaching methods

The course will consist of plenary lectures as well as seminars for smaller groups of students. In the seminars, the students will deal with specific theoretical and practical problems designed to deepen their understanding of the course topics. The assignments will encourage the students to independent analysis of and reflection upon core topics, thus providing them with a solid foundation for assessment and critique of specific legal rules.  

A compulsory written assignment is also included.

Students must use Canvas, which is the university’s learning support system. The course has an expected scope of work of around 202 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides in consultation with the student representative the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas. 

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes, if there are places available

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Admission requirements are the same as for the master’s programme in law.

Assessment methods and criteria

4 hour written examination. Grading by letters.