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Panama: International Team Project

What's in This Guide?

Welcome! This guide provides links to a variety of resources available for researching the laws and legal system of Panama. Although it is designed primarily for use by students enrolled in the Spring 2024: ITP Panama course, others interested in learning more about Panama's legal system may also find it helpful.

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Most recent update: 2/2024

Process for Researching the Law of Panama

1. Consult secondary sources pertaining to Panama and the topic/issue(s) you are researching.

2. Use a research guide (including this one) to familiarize yourself with the sources of law in Portugal and where to find national legislation, cases, etc. 

3. Find the sources of law using online and/or print resources. 

Starting Points

Directories for International Organizations