law5pvl private international law
PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW
LAW5PVL
Not currently offered
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 regulatory regimes. 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 convenience , international parallel proceedings (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/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesGroup presentations, take home examination, Research essay
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be enrolled in JD, Masters of Law or the Master of Cybersecurity (Law) or Director of JD Programmes approval
Co-requisitesN/A
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Learning resources
Globalization and Private Dispute Resolution: Reading Materials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorN/A
Year2016
Edition/VolumeVolumes 1 and 2
PublisherMcEvoy, ed
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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