Introduction to the Study of Law

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Theoretical-practical methodology: initial theoretical exposition (legal/doctrinal/jurisprudential) of each theme; complementary practical framework, with active participation of students (exposition of jurisprudential cases/practical hypotheses, to consolidate the theoretical knowledge taught)…

Fundamental objectives of the curricular unit:
a) teach how to think about Law, providing students with the indispensable qualification
theoretical;
b) apply it in the resolution of legal cases

I – PRIOR CONSIDERATIONS.

1 – Notion of law.

II- THE LEGAL STANDARD.

1 – Structure of the legal rule.

2- Characteristics of the legal norm.

3- Classification of legal norms.

III – MEANS OF GUARDIANSHIP

1- Self-guardianship and hetero-guardianship;

2-The Judiciary Guardianship:

2.1. The independence of the judicial system and the courts

2.2. the judiciary organization

2.3. Arbitration Courts.

3. The means of self-protection

IV – SOURCES OF LAW AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES

1 – The law.

2- Community law: the principle of primacy and the right effect of norms

community.

3-the custom

4-The doctrine and jurisprudence

5 – The hierarchy of norms.

6- Entry into force of the law.

7 – Termination of the Law.

V – INTERPRETATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE LEGAL STANDARD.

1- The interpretation of the standard: identification of the problem.

2- The integration of the legal norm.

VI – LEGAL RELATIONSHIP

1- Notion of legal relationship.

2- Elements of the legal relationship.

3- The principle of contractual freedom.

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