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LAW-2078 Cuba Seminar: Comparative Criminal Law and
Procedure: Cuba and the U.S.
Hon. Isaac Borenstein (Ret.),
2 credits day; 3 credits evening.
Enrollment is limited to 24 students; by application only
Cuba Seminar: Comparative Criminal Law and Procedure: Cuba and the U.S. This seminar will
compare the process of a criminal case in the United States with the process of a criminal case in
Cuba. The course will examine the respective Constitutional provisions, laws, rules of procedure,
authority and limits from arrest, arraignment, discovery and pre-trial matters, motion practice,
the use of juries, trial and sentencing, of each nation. This two credit course has two required
components: a weekly seminar during the spring 2017 semester and an in residence component
at the University of Havana from approximately March 13-17 (Spring break). The University of
Havana component will include students and faculty from the University of Havana Law School.
This course is only available to those students who, in addition to the weekly seminar, can
participate in the weeklong Havana component for which there will be additional expenses for
travel, housing and other costs during the time in Havana, all of which are to be paid by each
student. In order to register for this course a student’s application must first be approved by
Professor Borenstein in accordance with application procedures and deadlines to be published
separately.
Enrollment is limited to 24 students; by application only
Faculty comments
: Grades will be based on a final paper of approximately 20 pages in length
and class participation.
Meets International Law Concentration Requirements
May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement
Final Paper Required
<<Course Updated: June 22, 2016>>