INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

LAW5ITL

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to international trade regulations and institutions, with a focus on GATT/WTO (G ATT: General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade WTO: World Trade Organisation) 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 (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jianfu Chen

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Lectures, reading and reflective journal

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission into:LMJD - Juris Doctor LML- Master of Laws LMLE - Master of Law Entrepreneurship LMLAW - Master of Laws OR have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs

Co-requisites: LAW5LRE OR LAW5CNA

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically understand and describe the law and policy framework governing International Trade.
02. Identify contentious issues in international trade and business.
03. Critically analyse controversial issues in Trade Law and Practice
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.