law5ica internatnl commercl arbitratn
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
LAW5ICA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will cover the basic aspects of commercial and economic arbitration in the context of transnational and international transactions and operations. The course begins with an analysis of the legal nature of commercial arbitration as an alternative to judicial adjudication and deals with the unique characteristics of international arbitration. The framework of multilateral arbitration treaties and the arbitration rules of national and international arbitration institutions are studied together with national arbitration statutes and the most prominent model laws.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The principles and practice of international commercial arbitration | Prescribed | Moses, M. | CUP, 2008 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 47-48, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 47 - 48
Five 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | |
| one 6,000-7,000-word take home examination | 90 |