Postgraduate coursework

LAWS6060 - International Commercial Arbitration

Objectives

Outline the key principles in the law of international commercial arbitration (ICA).
Discuss a range of cutting-edge legal issues; and nurture a sophisticated understanding of the historical development, and likely future path, of ICA systems in relation to other forms of dispute resolution in trans-border contexts.
Develop familiarity with key reference materials, expertise in conducting independent research and skills in effective legal writing.

Content

ICA ’s relationship to litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution; transnational and Australian “legislative” instruments; ICA ’s forays into new fields, and developments in the Asia-Pacific region; key legal principles and other topics scrutinised by the UN; arbitration disputes under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties.

Session

Semester 2 2009
Monday Evenings, 6-8pm

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

Assessment

1 x Take Home Exam (40%)
1 x 5,000 Word Research Essay (60%)

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School