lst3ict international commercial transactions
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS
LST3ICT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine the legal environment for, and some of the practices arising from, the cross-border supply by private enterprises of goods, services and direct investment. Particular areas covered include an introduction to legal systems and the international source of law; international law affecting contracts for the sales of goods, international carriage of goods and payment for cross-border sales; forms of business structure and investment for commercial presence in foreign markets; international economic treaties and organisations as they affect private transactions, in particular WTO treaties, and finally the settlement of disputes arising from cross-border business activity, with emphasis on international commercial arbitration.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Wishart
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesLST2BSL
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International commercial law
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMo, John
Year2008
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International business law
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMercurio, B
Year2010
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PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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