Credit: 3.0 Credit Hours

Description: Any attorney with clients doing business in Europe will benefit from this practical introduction to the European Union (EU). The class will explain EU institutions, lawmaking processes, and the EU court system. To help you understand the complexities of the legislative and legal process, this class will highlight the role and powers of EU legislative and judicial institutions. Our faculty will explain and provide practical examples to illustrate the differences between EU regulations, directives, decisions, resolutions, common positions, and joint actions. You also will learn how the legal system operates to protect EU policies and what that means for those doing business in Europe.