Legal Studies

This course considers the role that law plays in society, with a particular focus on the ways in which lawyers can achieve social change. The course rooted broadly in law and social sciences and is richly interdisciplinary in its approach. It introduces students to conceptions of social justice and to the lawyer-client relationship. Thereafter, students consider the role of charities and NGOs in advocating and campaigning on social welfare and human rights. They critically reflect on practical scenarios and real life campaigns and are challenged to think about the law, and its limitations, in responding to social need. 

This is a graduate level course that is part of the Laurea Magistrale program. The course is intended for advanced level students only. Enrollment is by consent of the instructor. The course focuses on the fundamental notions regarding the evolution of European and national legislation of Arts Law. In particular, they gain the fundamental knowledge regarding either the protection and the enhancement of cultural heritage and the promotion of cultural activities, but are also brought to analyze and discuss the challenge that the idea of Arts and Culture pose for any regulation, especially in a democratic system. As an essential part of this course, students also know how the digital technologies, as the last stage of evolution, have impacted on our legal systems, and have transformed and can foster all the above mentioned policies for Culture and Arts. The course is divided into three parts: Art & Law, Law & Digital Technologies, and Digitalizing Cultural Heritage.