Instructor(s): Galit Sarfaty

Note: This course satisfies the International/Comparative/Transnational course requirement.

This seminar addresses the emerging field of transnational business and human rights through an interdisciplinary approachthat incorporates international law, corporate law, anthropology, and business ethics. In this course, students will gain an understanding of a variety of issues, including the role of the corporation and the question of corporate social responsibility, existing international and domestic legal mechanismsfor seeking greater corporate accountability (including international soft law, domestic supply chain disclosure laws, mandatory human rights due diligence laws, and judicial mechanisms); thechallenges of protecting human rights within global supply chains; and the management of human rights risks in corporate decision-making.  The course format will combine lecturing and discussion with role-playing and small groupexercises. 

Evaluation
Class attendance and participation (10%) and a final paper of 6,250-7,500 words on a topic to be decided in consultation with instructor and approved after submission of proposal (90%).
Academic year
2024 - 2025

At a Glance

Second Term
Credits
3
Hours
2
ICT

Enrolment

Maximum
25

23 JD
2 LLM/SJD/MSL/SJD U

Schedule

W: 10:30 am - 12:20 pm