Introductory Legal Research Session - African Law Fall 2016 – Dana Neacsu, edn13@columbia. edu

What we will cover Introduction to African legal systems Research Resources In class exercises

Introduction The legal systems in most African countries are a complex mix of common law, civil law, customary law, and religious law systems. This map helps visualize African legal pluralism: Guides: Customary Law in Africa Customary law systems Religious Legal Systems An Introduction to African Legal Resources Guide to Islamic Law Muslim Law systems African Human Rights System Research Guide

African Research Resources & In-class exercises General African Resources General African Legal Resources In-class exercises