FGV Rio Law, through its Office of International Affairs and Global Cooperation, in partnership with the Postgraduate Program (PPGD) at FGV Rio Law, recently offered the international course "American Administrative Law in a Time of Transition." This innovative program featured the distinguished Harvard Law School Professor Matthew Stephenson alongside FGV Rio Law Professors Natasha Salinas, Eduardo Jordão, and Felipe Fonte.
The course was structured into three insightful sessions, each covering fundamental aspects of American Administrative Law:
• The U.S. Presidential & Constitutional System
• The Impact on Regulatory Agencies
• The Impact on Public Administration
In the first session, the discussion centered on the foundations of the U.S. presidential and constitutional system, examining its influence on administrative governance. This session provided participants with essential knowledge on the institutional structures that define American administrative law.
The second session explored the impact of administrative law on regulatory agencies, focusing on the evolution of agency authority, regulatory oversight, and the challenges agencies face in implementing policies effectively. Participants engaged in discussions about the balance between agency discretion and legal constraints.
The final session addressed the broader impact of administrative law on public administration, analyzing judicial review mechanisms and their role in shaping administrative decision-making. The session provided an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of administrative governance in the United States.
By fostering academic collaboration with scholars from other top legal institutions, such as Harvard Law School, this course reaffirmed FGV Rio Law’s commitment to offering world-class legal education and providing students with exposure to critical international legal issues.