The course covers the essential legal matters that are relevant to architects and provides with practical tools and guidance to mitigate and avoid legal problems. Throughout the course, where deemed relevant, the specific differences in certain national systems will be outlined. The main focus of the course are the applicable laws on contracts for work and services that (also) apply to architects, the provisions governing the legal fees and the profession of architects, tort law, the respective liability issues (in particular arising insurance law issues) and selected copyright law matters. The course will also provide with a brief overview with respect to architectural competitions and the public procurement law. Where relevant the course will consider European Directives.

There will be a short written test on December, 6th