Practical Trade Law and Policy

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor, Undergraduate

This course (PTLP) offers a foundational understanding of trade theory and disciplines, as well as of the politics and economics of national trade and industrial policymaking. PTLP will examine how the post-World War II consensus on trade liberalization frayed over the years and how the reality of trade policymaking diverges from how it "should" work. Students will learn the history and current state of trade negotiations and the scope and limitations of trade authorities under U.S. law. We will explore the relevance of various policy stakeholders with a view toward gaining practical experience in developing and implementing strategies for addressing market access challenges or investment disputes in an environment where World Trade Organization rules and commitments made in free trade agreements have been weakened. PTLP prepares students for careers in international trade law, trade negotiations, or as a public policy practitioner/analyst in the private sector.