巴恩斯教授宁波大学三次演讲的主题

1、1巴恩斯教授宁波大学三次演讲的主题（ ）Ningbo Daxue (Law School)Seminar ProposalI will arrive late in the evening of May 20 and will give three (3) prepared presentations over two days onMonday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22. I wish I could stay longer, but I must be in Beijing the evening of May 23. Please do fill my sc

2、hedule with as many discussion groups, meetings, and introductions as you wish!I will give three formal presentations. Please note how I do not use the word“ lecture ” as the term suggestsapassive exercise.In fact, I not only invite, but expect students to actively participate through question and a

3、nswer, discussions, and role play exercises.Seminar Objectives1. To present basic concepts in international law and their applications in the environmental and commercial contexts;2. To introduce key legal English terms and their practical applications;3. To provide basic tips to improve legal Engli

4、sh writing skills;4. To engage students in discussion; to enhance confidence in speaking English in public.Presentation #1: International Environmental Law国际环境法A. Key termsB. Sources of international law (review)-conventional-customary-general principles-subsidiary (judicial, publicists)-equityC. Ge

5、neral instruments:-Stockholm Declaration (UN, 1972)-Rio Declaration (UN, 1992)D. Case studies:-1995 India case (M.C. Mehta v. Union of India)2-2007 U.S. Supreme Court case (Massachusetts v. EPA, No. 05-1120)E. Legal research and writing tipsF. Legal Profession: Interview with a PractitionerPresentat

6、ion #2: WTO DSM (Dispute Settlement Mechanism世贸组织的争端解决机制A. Key termsB. WTO backgroundC. DSM (Dispute Settlement Mechanism), DSU (Dispute Settlement Understanding) and DSB (Dispute Settlement Body)Phases:1. Consultation2. Panel establishment3. Appellate review of panel report4. Adoption of the panel

7、and appellate decision5. Implementation of the decision adoptedD. Case studies:1. The Tuna-Dolphin Cases (1991)2. Shrimp-Turtle Dispute (1999)3. The Reformulated Gasoline Dispute (1996)E. Legal Research and Writing TipsF. Legal Profession: Interview with a practitioner美国的法学教育与法律职业A. Key termsB. Lega

8、l education and admission to the Bar- legal education requirements and the J.D. degree- admission, curriculum- law teachers- criticisms and trends3C. Types of practice- private practice- in-house- government service- judges, prosecutors, attorneys general, etc.- public interestD. Legal ethicsE. Interviews wit