General Course Information

The academic program at the London Law Consortium consists of courses taught by visiting consortium faculty members resident in London, courses on the English Legal System and law of the European Union taught by law lecturers from British universities, and a clinical studies course.

The English Legal System course is offered for 1 semester hour of credit, and is required for those students enrolled in the British Legal Externship/Seminar. This course provides an overview of law in England, the structure and jurisdiction of civil and criminal courts, and the organization of the legal profession.  In the spring 2010, it will be taught by Dr. Leslie Turano, Law Lecturer at King's College, University of London.

The Law of the European Union is offered for 3 semester hours of credit, and explores the relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union (E.U.), the law governing the formation of the E.U., and the law governing member states.  It will be taught by Dr. Alexander Turk, a Senior Law Lecturer at King's College, University of London.

In addition to the English Legal System and Law of the European Union courses, the 2010 curriculum will include the following 3-credit hour courses:  British Legal Externship/Seminar (taught by Professor Adrien Wing, Iowa); Federal Courts (taught by Professor Martha J. Dragich, Missouri); Freedom of Expression (taught by Professor Daniel O. Conkle, Indiana); International Human Rights (taught by Professor Adrien Wing, Iowa), Law and Literature (taught by Professor Martha J. Dragich, Missouri); Law and Religion (taught by Professor Daniel O. Conkle, Indiana).

For more information about these courses and instructors, you may request a brochure from your school's coordinator or please see the Course Description (25KB PDF*).

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