Comparative Justice Institute
with Richard Bennett
JLS-551-N02
May 23 - June 9, 2005
Amsterdam and Berlin
6 credits for graduate, law and undergraduate students

The Comparative Justice Institute (CJI) fosters an in-depth understanding of legal and justice systems which differ substantively from that of the United States. CJI participants see firsthand how other cultures and legal systems address problems similar to ours, such as drugs, civil disorder, and crime, as well as how the police, court, and correction systems respond. By seeing and understanding how other societies deal with their problems of justice, we can better assess whether our own is effective, efficient, and just. To this end, leading Dutch and German experts from government, academia, police, courts and corrections provide detailed analyses of crime and justice issues. Students make numerous field trips to police stations, courtrooms, treatment centers and prisons for discussions and tours. For more information call 202-885-6329, e-mail cji@american.edu, or visit the CJI website.


Europe 2005
with Emilio Viano
JLS-551-N01; 3-6 credits
May 10-30, 2005
Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg

Study the remaking of Europe and the role and function of various international organizations in the progressive globalization of trade, the economy, and justice. Includes visits and briefings at the European Union, several international tribunals, NATO, Council of Europe, and others. For more information call 202-885-6228, e-mail europe@american.edu, or visit the Europe 2005 website.


International Lobbying Institute
with James Thurber
GOVT-523.N02; 4 credits
June 25 – July 8, 2005
Brussels, Belgium

This unique course introduces participants to the art and craft of lobbying in the European Union (EU). Structured like the Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute, but in a European context, students learn the strategies, tactics, and ethics of lobbying in the EU at the International Lobbying Institute in Brussels, Belgium. Drawing on their rich body of experiences, prominent lobbyists involved in all aspects of their profession offer lectures on such topics as EU legal systems, rulemaking, EU relations with national capitals, EU-United States relations and comparisons between U.S. and European policymaking. The course also includes a thorough introduction to the EU institutions. A non-credit option is available. For more information, call 202-885-6296, e-mail ccps@american.edu, or visit the CCPS website.