Class Schedule
CLASS-SCHEDULE
SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AND ADVANCED PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC LAW
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/26
winter semester
All times are given in Central European Time (CET).
Classrooms: Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Gdańsk, Poland.
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WEEK 1: |
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MONDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
online |
Prof. Dr Bin Lee Legal Negotiation in Australia This intensive lecture provides a foundational introduction to negotiation theory and practice within the legal context. Drawing on the Harvard Negotiation Model, participants will explore core concepts including distributive and integrative negotiation approaches, the role of lawyers in negotiation, and the relationship between negotiation and other dispute resolution mechanisms. |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
online |
Assist. Prof. Dr Prabhpreet Singh The Bench Responds to the Bot: Judicial Regulation of AI-Driven Advocacy in India and Singapore |
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TUESDAY |
10:15 – 12:00 |
c. 4021 |
Atty. Thomas A. Dickson Beyond the Textbook: A Practitioner's View of American Civil Trials |
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12:00 – 14:30 |
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LUNCH BREAK |
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14:30 – 15:30 |
online |
GLOBAL PARTNERS WEBINARS: Assist Prof. Anna Wysocka-Bar Assuming Jurisdiction: Principles and Methods |
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WEDNESDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
online |
Magdalena Zabrocka BA, LLM, FHEA, PGDL Systems of Transnational Governance & Crisis Constitutionalism: the Case Study of the EU Split of Competence and Investment Migration - Part 1 |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
online |
Atty. Shipra Gupta Criminal Liability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A comparative study of Poland (EU) & India Criminal liability in the age of artificial intelligence raises complex legal challenges, as AI systems act autonomously without human intent or mens rea. Poland and the European Union adopt a preventive, regulatory-first approach through frameworks like the EU AI Act, while India relies on adapting existing laws such as the Penal Code and IT Act. Both systems grapple with assigning responsibility when AI causes harm, debating models like programmer liability, corporate accountability, strict liability, or even electronic personhood. The central challenge is balancing accountability with innovation while reimagining criminal law for an AI-driven future. |
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13:00 – 16:15 |
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LUNCH BREAK |
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16:15 – 18:00 |
online |
Atty. Shuma Talukdar Neocolonial or Transformative: Assessing the Impact of EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on Indian Suppliers The European Union has introduced several new sustainability laws, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which have substantial impacts on global supply chains. This lecture examines whether these legislative instruments represent truly transformative mechanisms for sustainable development or whether they function as neocolonial instruments that impose disproportionate regulatory burdens on the Global South. |
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THURSDAY |
9:15 – 12:00 |
c. 1039 |
Prof. Anna Jurkowska-Zeidler European Banking Law, part 1
The underlying objective of the lecture European Banking Law is to enable the students to acquire a deeper understanding of the EU Laws relating to banking and financial market. Participants will learn about the main challenges faced and the approaches adopted by EU financial regulators and supervisors. Students are trained to formulate, discuss, and solve complex problems within banking and financial market law. This course not only provides extensive knowledge of the banking sector but also addresses current issues such as green banking and Financial Safety Net. |
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12:00 – 14:15 |
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LUNCH BREAK |
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14:15 – 17:00 |
c. 2026 |
Prof. Marcin M. Wiszowaty [CIELSP202] Constitutional Law: Influencing Decision-Making Process: Lobbying, Interest Groups The phenomenon of lobbying still raises concerns and negative connotations. It is wrongly associated with unclear relations between the world of politics and business, and is even treated as a synonym for corruption. In fact, lobbying has nothing to do with corruption. If it is subjected to proper legal regulation in accordance with the highest standards developed in the world, it is a valuable, useful and important enrichment of the decision-making process in the democratic state. It is a valuable addition to the political and geographical representation in the decision-making process with representation of interest groups and economic circles. Lobbying deprived of appropriate control and legal regulations, not only will not be the source of benefits for the state and society, but may even lead to pathological practices. The course deals with the origins and essence of lobbying, the highest standards of its legal regulation, the practice of lobbying, the issues of facade regulation and its effects, and finally - the examples of the pathologies of lobbying. |
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FRIDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
c. 3065 |
Prof. Anna Jurkowska-Zeidler European Banking Law, part 2
The underlying objective of the lecture European Banking Law is to enable the students to acquire a deeper understanding of the EU Laws relating to banking and financial market. Participants will learn about the main challenges faced and the approaches adopted by EU financial regulators and supervisors. Students are trained to formulate, discuss, and solve complex problems within banking and financial market law. This course not only provides extensive knowledge of the banking sector but also addresses current issues such as green banking and Financial Safety Net. |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
c. 2002 |
Dr Damian Cyman [FINTECH & REGTECH - THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR]: Financial Consumer Protection
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13:00 – 15:15 |
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LUNCH BREAK |
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15:15 – 17:00 |
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Assist. Prof. Akshaya Kishor Hindu Law and Philosophy |
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WEEK 2: |
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MONDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
online |
Assist. Prof. Bhukya Uday Kumar Dirty Deeds, Legal Needs - A Comparative Study on Adopting Environmental Crime Laws in India, the USA, China, and Australia |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
online |
Sapar Boranbay, MA Legal Regulation of Smart Contracts in China and the United States: A Comparative Legal Analysis |
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WEDNESDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
online |
Dr Kalyani Abhyankar (Christ University, INDIA) Understanding the EU AI Act (2024) |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
online |
Sphurthi Subhashini Krishna, LL.B., LL.M. Sustainability through Competition Law: A Comparative Analysis of Austria and India The lecture will explore how the competition law frameworks can be leveraged to achieve sustainability goals, drawing insights from European practices and comparing them with the evolving Indian legal approach. It aims to provide an academic platform for dialogue on aligning competition regulation with the broader objectives of sustainable development. |
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13:00 – 16:15 |
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LUNCH BREAK |
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16:15 – 18:00 |
online |
Assoc. Prof. Dr Akbar Ismanjanov Central Asian Commercial Law |
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THURSDAY |
14:15 – 17:00 |
c. 2026 |
Prof. Marcin M. Wiszowaty [CIELSP202] Constitutional Law: Influencing Decision-Making Process: Lobbying, Interest Groups The phenomenon of lobbying still raises concerns and negative connotations. It is wrongly associated with unclear relations between the world of politics and business, and is even treated as a synonym for corruption. In fact, lobbying has nothing to do with corruption. If it is subjected to proper legal regulation in accordance with the highest standards developed in the world, it is a valuable, useful and important enrichment of the decision-making process in the democratic state. It is a valuable addition to the political and geographical representation in the decision-making process with representation of interest groups and economic circles. Lobbying deprived of appropriate control and legal regulations, not only will not be the source of benefits for the state and society, but may even lead to pathological practices. The course deals with the origins and essence of lobbying, the highest standards of its legal regulation, the practice of lobbying, the issues of facade regulation and its effects, and finally - the examples of the pathologies of lobbying. |
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FRIDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
c. 3065 |
Sara Bakyt, MA The Role of Expert Opinions in Criminal Proceedings: Legal and Practical Aspects The expert opinion in criminal proceedings constitutes an independent type of evidence based on specialized knowledge and plays a crucial role in establishing the factual circumstances of the case. Its legal nature, the procedure for its appointment, admissibility, and judicial evaluation require strict compliance with procedural norms, as the objectivity and substantiation of the expert's conclusions directly influence the issuance of a lawful and well-grounded court decision. |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
Auditorium A |
BONUS SEA-EU LECTURE Prof. Dr Lukas Rademacher Private International Law: its Objectives and Functions |
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11:00 – 15:15 |
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BREAK |
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15:15 – 17:00 |
online |
Dr. Denis De Castro Halis Offshore Financial Law: Concepts, Main Issues, and Work Opportunities. |
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WEEK 3: |
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MONDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
online |
Amirjon Mardonov, LL.M. Regulation and Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Banking Sector: Ethical, Legal, and Cybersecurity Challenges |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
online |
Dr Gagandeep Kaur Law of OTT (Over-The-Top) Platforms in India: Challenges, Governance, Rights, and Accountability |
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13:00 – 14:30 |
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LUNCH BREAK |
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14:30 – 15:30 |
online |
GLOBAL PARTNERS WEBINARS: Ioana Olaru The Dynamics of Private International Law |
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TUESDAY |
10:15 – 12:00 |
online |
Assist. Prof. Naeem Allah Rakha Ethical Frameworks for AI and Autonomous Systems in the Digital Economy |
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WEDNESDAY |
9:15 – 11:00 |
online |
Gaurav Kumar Yadav, LL.M. Comparative Study on AI regulation: EU AI Act vs. India’s Approach The rapid growth of AI has given rise to debate on the optimal regulatory approach. The growth of AI systems is raising concerns about “privacy infringement, data breaches, and unauthorized access to sensitive information”. To tackle these problems, the European Union (EU) has passed the Artificial Intelligence Act. The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA) is the world’s first detailed legislative endeavor on AI, bestowing a compulsory framework based on risk assortment, clearly defined responsibilities for users and suppliers, and procedure for market surveillance and conformance evaluation. India’s AI laws are not unique; rather, they are relying on the “Information Technology Act 2000,” which creates data protection rules and policy-driven programs such as “NITI Aayog's #AIForAll.” |
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11:15 – 13:00 |
online |
Assist. Prof. Bangaru Laxmi Jasti Cybersecurity in Maritime Industry
This topic elaborates on the importance and need of cybersecurity in maritime sector. It differentiates from IT and OT threats, various other cyber threats to the ports and ships. It will highlight contemporary legal issues evolving while the sector concentrates on digitisation and digitalisation of the sector.
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13:00 – 16:15 |
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LUNCH BREAK |
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16:15 – 18:00 |
online |
Nikita Nimbalkar, MA Comparative study of economic policy in India and Poland |
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THURSDAY |
14:15 – 17:00 |
c. 2026 |
Prof. Marcin M. Wiszowaty [CIELSP202] Constitutional Law: Influencing Decision-Making Process: Lobbying, Interest Groups The phenomenon of lobbying still raises concerns and negative connotations. It is wrongly associated with unclear relations between the world of politics and business, and is even treated as a synonym for corruption. In fact, lobbying has nothing to do with corruption. If it is subjected to proper legal regulation in accordance with the highest standards developed in the world, it is a valuable, useful and important enrichment of the decision-making process in the democratic state. It is a valuable addition to the political and geographical representation in the decision-making process with representation of interest groups and economic circles. Lobbying deprived of appropriate control and legal regulations, not only will not be the source of benefits for the state and society, but may even lead to pathological practices. The course deals with the origins and essence of lobbying, the highest standards of its legal regulation, the practice of lobbying, the issues of facade regulation and its effects, and finally - the examples of the pathologies of lobbying. |
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WINTER BRAKE: |
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TIME TO FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXAM: |
9 FEBRUARY 2026 FINAL EXAM