French Law and Common Law

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Course Outline

  1. Course and Tutorial Structure
  2. Recent United States Legal Developments
  3. Recent United Kingdom Legal Developments
  4. Recent French Legal Developments
  5. Law and Normative Systems
  6. Sources and Types of Legal Norms
  7. Civil Law and Common Law
  8. Mixed Legal Systems
  9. Historical Development of Common Law
  10. French Law and the Revolution

Key Dates

  1. 1066William the Conqueror led the Norman conquest of England after the Battle of Hastings, a turning point in the development of the English monarchy and common law.
  2. 1215King John issued the Magna Carta, a milestone in the history of English law.
  3. 1607In the Case of Prohibitions, Edward Coke argued that the King was subject to God and the law.
  4. 1689The English Bill of Rights was adopted, and modern UK law is presented as containing legislation alongside abundant case law.
  5. 1789The French Revolution is presented as a founding moment that replaced royal authority as the source of legislation with legislation understood as the expression of the general will.
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Practice quiz preview

1. Which combination of activities characterizes tutorials conducted without screens?

2. A student wants to improve their performance in tutorials over the term; what does the course identify as the key to success?

3. What did the U.S. Supreme Court decide in June 2026 about birthright citizenship and the executive order targeting certain U.S.-born children?

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How are tutorials conducted regarding screens?

Without screens.

Which activities are included in the tutorials?

Reading, exercises, debate, essays or dissertations, case briefs and comments, moot court, and exam preparation.

What did the Supreme Court rule in June 2026 about birthright citizenship?

The Constitution guarantees automatic birthright citizenship.

Which executive order did the Supreme Court strike down in Trump v. Barbara / Trump v. State?

An order denying citizenship to U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders.

How did the Supreme Court rule on the president’s tariff authority in Trump v. IEEPA?

The 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize unilateral global tariffs.

Which branch does the Constitution reserve tariff authority to, according to Trump v. IEEPA?

Congress.

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