Transnational Litigation: European and Comparative Private International Law

The course Transnational Litigation: European and Comparative Private International Law examines the theoretical foundations and legal frameworks governing transnational disputes, with a focus on European and comparative private international law.

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Transnational Litigation: European and Comparative Private International Law is given as an elective course within the framework of the exchange programmes at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. Swedish law students admitted by the department are also given access to the course.

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The course explores jurisdiction, choice of law, recognition and enforcement of judgments, and procedural coordination across legal systems. Emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications, the course analyzes key EU regulations, international conventions, and comparative approaches in other jurisdictions. Through case studies and contemporary issues, students develop a critical understanding of cross-border litigation and the evolving challenges in global legal practice.

The learning objectives, activities, and examination criteria for the course are outlined in the syllabus. Therefore, the syllabus serves as the foundational document dictating the course's content and structure.

Teaching Format

Instruction is given in the form of lectures, practical exercises, and seminars.

Assessment

The course is examined on the basis of active attendance at the practical exercises and seminars, memoranda, oral argumentation and an exam.

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Learning platform

During the course, registered students will receive additional course information on the Athena learning platform.

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