Course Offerings
University of Baltimore School of Law | University of Aberdeen School of Law
All students take two 3-credit courses. The courses have no prerequisites. To orient students on Scots laws and institutions, the program includes several field trips and guest speakers.
Comparative Constitutionalism: the United Kingdom and the United States
This course, co-taught by University of Baltimore and University of Aberdeen faculty, will present a comparative study of the constitutional structures of the United Kingdom and the United States, respectively. Topics likely to be covered include the supremacy of Parliament vs. that of a written constitution; the fusion of powers vs. the separation of powers; and unitary state vs. federal state. Special attention will be paid to developments following the Scottish independence referendum of 2014.
Comparative Conflict Resolution
This course will provide an overview of the various dispute resolution methods used in the US, UK and EU, with a particular emphasis on mediation, arbitration, and restorative justice.