School of Theory of Law and Comparative Law

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The School of General and Interdisciplinary Legal Studies was established in 2018 when the leading departments of the Faculty of Law were merged: the Theory and History of Law; Labor Law and Social Security Law; and International Public and Private Law. The School’s faculty currently includes 70 highly qualified specialists in various fields of law, including the theory of law, the history of law, information law, labour law, social security law, sports law, public international law, and private international law.

The School provides a rigorous course of study comparable to that of the world's leading universities. Our mission is to intellectually enrich and challenge students while taking their respective areas of study and professional aspirations into account.

Publications

Book

Law Reforms Around the World: Perspectives from National and International Law

Poldnikov D., Li Z., Kyung S. P. et al.

Abingdon: Routledge, 2023.

Article

Thomas Nagel's theory of justice

Dmitry Balashov.

Russian Sociological Review. 2023. Vol. 22. No. 4. P. 83-106.

Book chapter

Legal semiotics and types of arguments in human rights cases in Russia

Anita Soboleva.

In bk.: Research Handbook on Legal Semiotics. Research Handbooks in Legal Theory series. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023. Ch. 17. P. 254-266.

Working paper

Introducing Patent Linkage in Russia: An Odd Choice at Odd Times

Gavrilova O., Kotova D.

BRICS Competition Law and Policy Series. WP 22. Higher School of Economics, 2021

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Delivered by:: School of Theory of Law and Comparative Law

Type:: Elective course

When:: 2 year, 4 module

Instructors

Domrin, Alexander

Skorobogatov, Vladislav

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This MOOC will give you an introduction to this influential legal system including its history, constitutional background, sources and institutions. You’ll learn about the different ways in which laws are made and interpreted, the Amercan court system and the increasing importance of human rights law. Now is an especially exciting time to be learning about American common law, given the potential changes that lie ahead in today’s political, economic and social environment – all these pose challenges to and opportunities for the law. All teaching is conducted in English. Each week we’ll focus on one aspect of English common law, using video lectures, readings, discussion questions and activities to enable you to learn about and evaluate key issues.