law5pvl private international law
PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW
LAW5PVL
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit will provide an advanced course of study and reflection contemporary national and international conflicts of law issues. In particular, the unit will identify and deeply analyse the effect that globalisation is having on a range of existing legal rules and regulatoryregimes. The unit will consider whether globalization is rendering existing legal rules inadequate and in need of fundamental reappraisal.Topics for consideration will include judicial jurisdiction, jurisdiction in cyberspace, forum non conveniens, international parallelproceedings (especially the increasing use of anti-suit injunctions), provisional and protective measures in international litigation, the recognition and enforcement of judgments and the Hague Choice of Court Convention.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPatrick Keyzer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in JD, Masters of Law or the Master of Cybersecurity (Law) or Director of JD Programmes approval.
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 | Globalization and Private Dispute Resolution: Reading Materials | Recommended | 2016 | McEvoy, ed |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge of the core principles and values of private international law.
- Activities:
- Group presentations, take home examination, Research essay
02. Understand the complex philosophical and legal underpinnings of private international law.
- Activities:
- Group presentations, take home examination, Research essay
03. Apply advanced creative, cognitive and collaborative skills to produce and communicate a sophisticated piece of legal research.
- Activities:
- Group presentations, take home examination, Research essay
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