Presentation
A continuous distance based training allowing to better master the electronic legal sources in EU Law
The course on Compter-based Research in European Union Law is one of the continuous training courses offered by the University of Geneva. Its main goal is to allow the participants to acquire a solid knowledge in the existing electronic legal sources, while presenting the basic notions of EU Law.
The modules of this course are under the direction of Professor Christine Kaddous, director of the CEJE.
It is indispensable for each lawyer, or professional dealing with legal issues, to know how to use the available online research tools.
This training allows you to :
acquire a solid knowledge in the existing electronic sources in the field of European integration,
master the information flow within the network,
establish efficient research strategies in various domains of EU Law.
Target groups
The training primarily addresses lawyers, magistrates, company lawyers, public administration officers, professors as well as members of non-legal professions that regularly deal with specific EU law issues.
Training methods
The training is multimedia and interactive. It takes place exclusively online (e-learning). The stress is put on practical issues. For each of the subjects covered over the course of the training, the execution of a number of exercises allows the participants to perform electronic research on various topics. To this end, step by step guides on how to undertake research are available.
Training programme and structure of the training
The training consists of a number of practical cases the participants must resolve. The body of work that is required from each participant for a complete training of six modules is equivalent to approximately 20 hours. A partial inscription to only two or four modules is possible. During the training, each participant receives, via e-mail, a personalized tutorial.
The course addresses the main EU law issues as well as electronic research methods. In addition to practical examples, it contains theoretical elements, allowing both lawyers and non-lawyers to update their knowledge in EU law.
The training concerns the EU institutions, the EU law sources, ECJ’s case law and the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.