Course: Introduction to the Law

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Course title Introduction to the Law
Course code VPK/PÚDPR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kozieł Michal, Dr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Frumarová Kateřina, doc. JUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Theory of law 2. Private law I. 3. Private law II. 4. Civil procedural law 5. Labor law 6. Law of business corporations 7. Substantive criminal law I. 8. Substantive criminal law II. 9. Criminal procedural law 10. Administrative Law 11. Finding Legal Information

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Methods of Written Work, Group work
Learning outcomes
Students of MA programme European Studies with Emphasis on European Law had studied BA programmes with various backround, therefore their initial knowledge of Czech legal system is not at the same level. The aim of the course is to provide them with basic overview in this area. The student will be acquainted with the basic principles, institutions and legal acts of the main legal branches. The course reflects the fact that Europaen law is in its own way predominantly also the Czech law, therefore knowledge gained in the course will be used during other courses as well (e.g. European Penal Law, European Environmental Law), where the students could skip the introductory part. The sourse is tied with the course Legal Theory, where the students explore the basic legal introductions and tools. On the other hand, the topics discussed in obligatory separate sourses (Contitutional Law, International Public Law) do not form part of this course.
In this subject, students will acquire theoretical knowledge in the various fundamental branches of law (private, criminal, administrative, constitutional and legal theory).
Prerequisites
The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

The subject ends with a written exam followed by an oral discussion of the test.
Recommended literature
  • Borčevský Pavel. Trestní právo hmotné: obecná část. Plzeň. 2025.
  • Brucknerová Eva. Trestní právo hmotné a procesní : obecná část. Brno. 2026.
  • Janků, M. a kol. (2006). Základy práva pro posluchače neprávnických fakult.. Praha.
  • Janků Martin. Základy práva pro posluchače neprávnických fakult. Praha. 2022.
  • Moravec Tomáš. Základy práva pro neprávníky : po rekodifikaci soukromého práva. Plzeň. 2020.
  • Sládeček, Frumarová, Pouperová. Obecné správní právo. Praha. 2026.
  • Spirit, M. (2008). Základy práva pro neprávníky. Plzeň.
  • Šíma, A., Suk, M. (2008). Základy práva pro střední a vyšší odborné školy. Praha.
  • Švarc Zbyněk. Základy soukromého práva v příkladech. Plzeň. 2017.
  • Varvařovský, P. (2004). Základy práva: O právu, státě a moci. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): European Law and EU Policies (EPAPEU2022) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter