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International Commercial Arbitration - JURD7583

Faculty: Faculty of Law

School: Faculty of Law

Course Outline: See below

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

Enrolment Requirements:

Pre-requisite: Resolving Civil Disputes (LAWS2371/JURD7271) OR Litigation 1 (LAWS2311/JURD7211).

Excluded: LAWS8183

CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Arbitration is an increasingly important area of commercial legal practice, both domestically and internationally. A form of dispute resolution common in construction disputes, major projects, and international investment, arbitration practice represents a fascinating intersection of private and public law. This course provides a basic introduction to key topics in international commercial arbitration, and is an excellent elective option for students interested in pursuing an international commercial career. The course will outline of the key principles and processes involved in the practice of international commercial arbitration. As its central theme, the course analyses the UNCITRAL Model Law and the various steps required in an international arbitration. The importance of international commercial arbitration to international commerce is a key theme throughout the course. The course also analyses a number of arbitral bodies and tribunals such as the ICC, ICSID and LCIA.

Course Aims

The aims of the course include:
  • To assist students to develop an understanding of the issues involved in international commercial arbitration;
  • To provide students with the basic working knowledge of the key instruments and bodies involved in international commercial arbitration;
  • To develop an awareness of the different methods of dispute resolution; and
  • To assist students in the practice of international commercial arbitration.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:
  1. understand the manner in which an international commercial arbitration is conducted;
  2. advise clients and others in relation to arbitration disputes;
  3. draft effective dispute resolution clauses; and
  4. prepare and appear at an international commercial arbitration.

Assessment

 
Class Participation 10%
Arbitration Moot 30%
Research Essay 60%

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Study Levels

Undergraduate Study Postgraudate Study Postgraduate Research Study Non-Award Study

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