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Introduction to Law
Grundzüge des Rechts
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:02
Abstract
This class introduces students into basic features of the legal system. Fundamental issues of constitutional law, administrative law, private law and the law of the EU are covered. The focus is on legal problems related to space. Active participation is expected in short interactive sequences.
Objective
Students are able to identify basic structures of the legal system. They unterstand selected topics of public and private law. They are able to apply the fundamentals in more advanced law classes and to recognize the relevance of law in their own field.
Content
Basic concepts of law, sources of law. Private law: Contract law (particularly contract for work and services), tort law, property law. Public law: Human rights, administrative law, procurement law, procedural law. Insights into the law of the EU.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Jaap Hage, Bram Akkermans (Eds.), Introduction to Law, Cham 2017 (Online Resource ETH Library)
Literature
Further documents will be available online ( https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=22904 ).
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- keineWörterbücher für Studierende, deren Muttersprache nicht Deutsch ist
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Grundzüge des Rechts |
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2 h weekly |
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Tracks (all): Electives (This is only a short selection. Other courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen in agreement with your tutor. As an alternative to the elective courses, students may do a second semester project or an internship in industry. Please consult your tutor.)
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