78826 - Public Law

Learning outcomes

The student acquires knowledge of the principles governing the constitutional organization of the State, public administration, the judicial system in general, and the institutions of public law.

Course contents

Principles and fundamental features of the national legal system.
Sources of law.
The organization of the State.
Public administration and administrative procedure (principles, powers, procedure, administrative act).

Readings/Bibliography

R.Bin, D.Donati, G.Pitruzzella, Lineamenti di diritto pubblico per i servizi sociali, Giappichelli, 2024, relativamente ai capitoli I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (except 6), IX, X.

Suggested:

Federico Laus, L’amministrazione del rischio. Tra regolazione e procedimento, principio di precauzione e approccio multidimensionale, Milano, CEDAM - Wolters Kluwer, 2023

Teaching methods

The course consists of traditional lectures, integrated with interactive discussions and debates on topics of particular interest as indicated by the students.

Assessment methods

The lectures will be held during the first semester. Therefore, students who obtain the attendance certificate will be allowed to take the final exam starting from the following January/February session.

Assessment
The final assessment consists of an oral examination.
The oral exam will cover topics related to those indicated in the section "Programme and Contents".

Evaluation of the exam will be based on the following criteria:

• knowledge of institutional aspects;

• ability to analyse doctrinal and case-law developments;

• ability to make connections between the various parts of the course;

• ability to develop critical arguments;

• coherence and structure of the presentation;

• accuracy and clarity of the exposition.

The expected learning outcomes will be assessed during the exam, which aims to verify the achievement of the educational objectives. The exam consists of an oral interview with the professor and academic staff, focused on the topics covered in the course.

The evaluation will consider the student’s understanding of institutional aspects, their ability to critically analyse doctrinal and jurisprudential positions, to make connections across the programme, and to formulate coherent and well-argued responses using appropriate legal terminology.

By way of general guidance, the final grade will be awarded according to the following criteria:

• 18–21: Sufficient or slightly more than sufficient knowledge of the topics covered, limited critical thinking skills, difficulty in using technical-legal language;

• 22–25: Fair to good knowledge of the topics, decent critical thinking skills, good use of technical-legal language;

• 26–29: Good to very good knowledge, solid critical thinking skills, confident use of technical-legal language;

• 30–30 with honours: Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, excellent critical thinking, full command of technical-legal language.

Final Thesis
The final thesis is assigned upon formal request by the student (a dedicated email to the professor is sufficient) and following a personal interview.

As a general rule, the thesis is assigned based on chronological order of requests, considering also the student’s level of preparation, participation in the course, and demonstrated interest in the subject.

A copy of the thesis must be submitted to the professor at least one month prior to the scheduled date of the thesis defence.

Teaching tools

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Federico Laus