BE_PH_LAW Law for Managers

NEWTON University
summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Katarína Maisnerová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Andrea Pelikánová Schelle, LL.M., MBA, Ph.D.
Centre for International Programmes – NEWTON University
Timetable
Mon 10. 2. to Fri 2. 5. Mon 9:40–11:10 PH Učebna 09, except Mon 17. 2. ; and Mon 5. 5. 8:00–11:10 PH Učebna 09
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BE_PH_LAW/01: each odd Monday 11:20–12:50 PH Učebna 09; and Mon 5. 5. 11:20–12:50 PH Učebna 09, K. Maisnerová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course provides students with a basic orientation in basic legal concepts, especially in the following areas and legal problems, which are addressed in theoretical lectures and in practical seminars on individual legal topics and problems. The specific legal concepts and problems include the legal system, the concept and definition of law, normative legal acts, legal norms, the validity and effectiveness of legal regulations, legal actions, subjects and objects of law, time in law, including time limits, counting time, limitation, prescription, etc.
Other areas of concern include the basic knowledge and skills of the law of obligations, as well as the different basic types of contract. Specifically, this includes the issues and knowledge of entering into, modifying and cancelling obligations, and securing them. Along with this, students will acquire basic knowledge of procedural law, in particular civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Students will learn about the different legal professions such as lawyers, notaries, judges and bailiffs. Finally, basic aspects of European law, administrative law and criminal law are also addressed.
Learning outcomes
The course graduate has the basic legal knowledge necessary to study other legal subjects, especially commercial law and business practice. The graduate can formulate essential obligations, deal with legal professions in court proceedings, analyze legal problems, and discuss substantive legal issues professionally.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the study of law
  • Legal norms, legal relations, legal facts
  • Persons in law
  • Things and rights in rem
  • Rights in rem to foreign property
  • Contract law - general part
  • Contract law - special section
  • Compensation for damages
  • Dispute resolution
  • Criminal law
  • Administrative law
  • European law
Assessment methods
Ungraded credit: attendance at seminars min. 75%, credit test
Examination: written final test
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2022, summer 2023, winter 2023.
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