Postgraduate coursework

LAWS6865 - International Dispute Resolution: Principles

Objectives

Gain an understanding of a range of international dispute resolution techniques.
Learn how international dispute resolution has been applied to certain international disputes.
Gain a working knowledge of the relevant international law which forms the basis for the various international disputes discussed.
Distinguish between legal and political means used to settle international disputes.
Obtain an enhanced appreciation of the workings of the international legal system and its interplay with international politics.

Content

The United Nations Charter and its role in providing a framework for the settlement of international disputes: the role of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Secretary-General; international arbitration, including the arbitration of “private” and “mixed” disputes; the International Court of Justice; the role of international organisations; the individual and other non-State actors in international dispute settlement; issues arising out of the multiplication of procedures for the settlement of international disputes; in-depth consideration of various case studies (such as the Tehran Hostages case, the East Timor case, and the status of Kosovo).

This unit replaced LAWS6865 - International Dispute Resolution: Theory and Practice

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
21-22 & 28-29 May 2010

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

1 x Take Home Exam (30%)
1 x 6,000 Word Research Essay (70%)

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School