LS501Z: INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION LAW (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19

Course Overview

Arbitration is growing in popularity as a dispute resolution method across a variety of sectors, and internationally. The law in this area is technical and complex, and a full understanding of how it operates is essential for anyone advising clients, or framing contracts carrying arbitration clauses.

This course offers exemption from the Membership exams of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	5
Term	First Term	Credit Points	30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Ms Nevena Jevremovic

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

QL5003 International Arbitration Law (Passed)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

The following subjects will be covered:

The Arbitration Agreement
Sources of Arbitral Rules: Legislative and Institutional
Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal
Appointment of Arbitrators
The Arbitral Process Pre-Hearing
The Arbitral Hearing
Arbitral Costs
The Award and Challenge
Enforcement of the Award.

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

2000 word essay 40%

Exam 40%

Online participation 20%

Resit: resubmission of failed elements.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.