2020-2021 / DROI1104-3

Belgian Judicial System

Part 1

Part 2

Duration

Part 1 : 30h Th
Part 2 : 15h Th, 15h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in law5 crédits  
 Bachelor in political sciences : general5 crédits  

Lecturer

Part 1 : Frédéric Georges
Part 2 : Frédéric Georges

Coordinator

Frédéric Georges

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The aim of the course is to describe from a general point of view the Belgian judicial system. It constitutes a prerequisite for the course of procedural law, which is to be studied thereafter by Law students.

Part 1

The aim of the course is to describe from a general point of view the Belgian judicial system. It constitutes a prerequisite for the course of procedural law, which is to be studied thereafter by Law students.

Part 2

The aim of the course is to describe from a general point of view the Belgian judicial system. It constitutes a prerequisite for the course of procedural law, which is to be studied thereafter by Law students.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The course aims at providing students with a sufficient knowledge of the Belgian judicial system.

Part 1

The course aims at providing students with a sufficient knowledge of the Belgian judicial system.

Part 2

The course aims at providing students with a sufficient knowledge of the Belgian judicial system.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Part 1

None

Part 2

None

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

 
Teaching is ex cathedra, except for practical exercises, during which students are expected to take an active role. A book, published by Larcier, is available (see hereunder).

Part 1

Teaching is ex cathedra, except for practical exercises, during which students are expected to take an active role. A book, published by Larcier, is available (see hereunder).

Part 2

Teaching is ex cathedra, except for practical exercises, during which students are expected to take an active role. A book, published by Larcier, is available (see hereunder).

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Lectures and tutorials take place during the first quarter of the year. Some important chapters of the course may be reviewed by experienced students.

Part 1

Lectures and tutorials take place during the first quarter of the year. Some important chapters of the course may be reviewed by experienced students.

Part 2

Teaching is ex cathedra, except for practical exercises.

Lectures and tutorials take place during the first quarter of the year. Some important chapters of the course may be reviewed by experienced students.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

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Part 1

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Part 2

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Recommended or required readings

The course's teaching is based on Institutions judiciaires, 3rd Edition, Larcier, 2019, by G. de Leval and Fr. Georges. Additional documentation will be provided to the students.

Part 1

The course's teaching is based on Institutions judiciaires, 3rd Edition, Larcier, 2019, by Fr. Georges and G. de Leval.
The use of the belgian Judicial Code is required.

Part 2

The course's teaching is based on Institutions judiciaires, 3rd Edition, Larcier, 2019, by Fr. Georges and G. de Leval.
 
 

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Assessment will be by a written exam.
Students are required to demonstrate their knowledge and their understanding of matters exposed in the book and additional documentation, and during the lectures as well.

Part 1

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Assessment will be by a written exam.
Students are required to demonstrate their knowledge and their understanding of matters exposed in the book and additional documentation, and during the lectures as well.

Part 2

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Assessment will be by a written exam.
Students are required to demonstrate their knowledge and their understanding of matters exposed in the book and additional documentation, and during the lectures as well.
 

Work placement(s)

Part 1

None

Organizational remarks

Questions on the course may be asked to Mrs Charlotte Musch (c.musch@uliege.be) or Mrs Barbara Sias (barbara.sias@uliege.be). 
Besides, sessions specially dedicated to specific questions will be organised and announced in advance.

Part 2

Questions on the course may be asked to Mrs  Mrs Barbara Sias (barbara.sias@uliege.be).
Besides, sessions specially dedicated to specific questions will be organised and announced in advance.
 
 
 

Contacts

Part 1

Questions on the course may be asked to Mrs  Mrs Barbara Sias (barbara.sias@uliege.be).

Besides, sessions specially dedicated to specific questions will be organised and announced in advance.

Part 2

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