THE LAW AND PRACTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION

This degree program is designed to enable students to acquire an in-depth understanding of administrative litigation procedures in their various forms. Through a case-based approach, it complements and expands upon the knowledge gained in administrative law and administrative litigation at the university level, offering a decidedly practical and career-oriented perspective.

Program

The course focuses on the workings of administrative litigation and the study of the main types of cases heard by administrative courts. The pedagogical approach is based on an analysis of the various stages of litigation from the perspectives of the key parties involved: the plaintiff’s attorney, the defendant government agency, the judge, and the court clerk’s office.

1. Litigation from the Perspective of the Plaintiff’s Attorney (Analysis of the situation and legal characterization of the facts; Development of a litigation strategy; Filing of legal actions: Actions for abuse of authority, Actions in full jurisdiction, Interlocutory proceedings (freedom, suspension, appropriate measures, pre-contractual, special); Selection of legal grounds and arguments; Pursuit of appeals (appeal and cassation); Conduct of the hearing and monitoring of the enforcement of decisions)
2. Litigation from the Perspective of the Defense (Litigation Risk Assessment; Drafting a Defense Brief; Negotiation Strategies and Out-of-Court Settlements)
3. Litigation from the Judge’s Perspective (Preliminary Review of the Case; Verification of Jurisdiction and Admissibility; Analysis of Arguments Regarding Legality and Liability; Drafting of the Rapporteur’s Memorandum; Conclusions of the Public Rapporteur; Organization and Conduct of Hearings (Interim Relief and Judgment on the Merits); Drafting and Rationale for the Judgment)
4. Litigation from the Perspective of the Court Clerk’s Office (An Overview of the Role and Responsibilities of the Court Clerk’s Office in Administrative Courts)
5. Study of Major Types of Litigation (Through real-world cases, students explore various types of litigation, including: Contract litigation, Immigration litigation, Fundamental rights litigation, Tax litigation, Environmental litigation, Labor and employment litigation, Urban planning litigation, Expropriation litigation, Civil service litigation, Animal welfare litigation, and Renewable energy litigation.)

This course, which combines theory and practical application, enables students to gain a practical and dynamic understanding of administrative litigation.