This course assesses the formation and development of law and emphasizes the history of European legal culture, especially the history of Continental Legal Systems Topics include European ancient law (Hebrew law, Greek law, Roman law, etc.), European medieval law (Canonic law, Germanic law, Feudal law, Mercantile law, the revival of Roman law and the formation of common European law, etc.), Modern European law after the Renaissance and the legal evolution of Western Europe after the French Revolution, namely the sources of contemporary European law. The course also examines the ancient and contemporary legal philosophy of China, legal history of China and touches other legal system.

CILO-1: Comprehensive understanding of Continental legal systems, having specifically in view the insertion of the Macao SAR legal system in such European continental tradition.