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INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

LAW5ITL

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to international trade regulations and institutions, with a focus on GATT/WTO, its institutional setting, principles and rules. While it has a comprehensive coverage, the subject is intended as a general introduction to international law concerning trade and business. The principal objective is to establish a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in specialised legal areas of international trade, international investment and international dispute resolution.

School: La Trobe Law School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jianfu Chen

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in LMLC or LMGB or LMLGBL or LMLI or LMCL or LMIBL or LML or LMGBL or have permission of Law School.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Be able to describe the law and policy framework governing International Trade.

Activities:
Lectures and problem solving activities.

02. To be able to identify issues in international trade and business requiring further study.

Activities:
Lectures, reading and essay.

Melbourne, 2015, Week 12-13, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gordon Walker

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 12 - 13
Five 8.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Class participation1001, 02
One 6,000-7,000-word take-home examination9001, 02