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INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
LAW5ICA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
International Commercial Arbitration examines the foundational principles and laws of arbitration both nationally and internationally. Students will explore the main national and international laws, treaties and conventions applicable to arbitration disputes. The procedural framework of the arbitral process will also be examined, along with case studies, where students will draw on their knowledge of arbitration to provide legal advice in factual scenarios.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorOz Susler
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program offered by the School of Law, or must have permission of the Director of Programs or delegate
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 | International Commercial Arbitration | Prescribed | Greenberg S, Kee C, Weeramantry J. | CUP, 2011 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the conceptual and doctrinal framework of arbitration, nationally and internationally.
- Activities:
- Frameworks for doctrines explained and illustrated in concept presentations, individual student reading and analysis of cases and concepts and in-class discussions to clarify, as well as assessment.
02. Evaluate claims made in a factual scenario with appropriate reference to arbitration laws.
- Activities:
- Argument development and evaluation modelled through presentations, individual student reading of cases and in-class discussions to clarify and evaluate applications, assessment.
03. Critically analyse principles of arbitration with reference to arbitration laws
- Activities:
- Framework for doctrines, explained and illustrated in concept presentations, individual student reading and analysis of cases and concepts, in-class discussions to clarify, assessment.
04. Write a legal opinion on a factual scenario arising from a contractual dispute, in a professional manner
- Activities:
- Argument development and evaluation modelled through presentations, individual student reading of cases and in-class discussions to clarify and evaluate applications, assessment.
05. Demonstrate high level research skills in relation to primary and secondary sources of arbitration law and its context
- Activities:
- Analysis of written cases, case-study examples, research and analysis of articles and cases, assessment
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Summer 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorOz Susler
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 06 - 07
Five 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Participation - equiv to 1000 words | Students will be advised in the start of the semester on how this task will be assessed. | 10 | 01, 02 |
| Online Quiz- equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Take Home Examination - equivalent to 2000 words | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |