Postgraduate coursework

LAWS6866 - International Dispute Resolution: Practice & Procedure

Objectives

Undertake an assessment of the practice and procedure involved in the resolution of four types of international disputes: disputes concerning general international law; disputes concerning human rights; disputes concerning international trade law; disputes concerning international commercial transactions (through international commercial arbitration, including investor-state arbitrations).
Gain an appreciation of the practice and procedures of the relevant international dispute resolution institutions, how they compare and contrast with each other, and their impact on the resolution of public and private international law disputes.

Content

The practice and procedure of the International Court of Justice; UN Human Rights Committee; European Court of Human Rights; WTO Appellate Body; and international commercial arbitration bodies.

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
23-24, 30 April & 1 May 2010

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

Assessment

1 x 3,000 Word Essay (40%)
1 x 4,500 Word Research Paper (60%)

Assumed Knowledge

LAWS6243 - Public International Law or strong background in public international law.

Prohibition

LAWS6202 - International Dispute Resolution

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School