INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

LAW5ITL

2018

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: Admission into: LMJD - Juris Doctor LML- Master of Laws LMGBL - Master of Laws in Global Business Law LMCL- Master of Laws in Commercial Law LMLAW - Master of Laws OR have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs

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.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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

Activities:: Lectures, reading and essay.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Melbourne, 2018, Week 39-46, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jianfu Chen

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 39 - 39
Four 7.0 hours block mode per day on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24th -27th september"

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Class participation		10	01, 02
One 6,000-7,000-word take-home examination		90	01, 02