LAWS6952 - European Private International Law

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Objectives

Gain an overview of the relevant existing EC law instruments, their history and treaty basis, as well as an insight as to their possible future development.
Examine the development of private international law in the EC and its relationship with other elements of EC law and private international law within and outside the Member States.

Content

Common private international law rules of the Member States of the European Community; the content and inter-action of the most important of these instruments relating to jurisdiction and the law applicable in civil and commercial matters (the so-called “Brussels I”, “Rome I” and “Rome II” Regulations).

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
27-28 & 30 April & 1 May 2010

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

Assessment

Class Participation (20%)
1 x 7,000 Word Essay or 2 x 3,500 Word Essays (80%)

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School