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LS5083: INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION (ON CAMPUS) (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The demand for international commercial arbitration has increased significantly over the last 20 years.  Empirical surveys conducted consistently report figures that suggest around 60% of businesses prefer arbitration over other dispute resolution methods.  This course provides students with a solid understanding of how arbitration works both in principle and in practice.  Topics covered include; the arbitration agreement, arbitral jurisdiction, the arbitral tribunal, challenging and enforcing awards.  This course is taught together with International Commercial Arbitration in the Asia Pacific.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Christopher Kee

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Law (LS) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • LS5085 International Commercial Arbitration in the Asia Pacific (on Campus) (Studied)
  • LS551P International Commercial Arbitration (on Campus) (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Seminar topics have been chosen to give students a good knowledge of international commercial arbitration law. The topics covered will be: (1) Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration (2) The Role of the Seat (3) Arbitration Agreement and Arbitral Jurisdiction (4) Applicable Substantive Law (5) The Arbitral Tribunal (6) Arbitral Procedure and Evidence (7) The Arbitral Award.

 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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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

First attempt: 1 x 2000 word case note (due 24/10/2016)  30%; 1 x 4000 essay (due 21/11/2016) 45%; 4 x 1000 word approx. discussion board contributions totalling 25%  (made up of 10% self assessment and 15% course tutor).

Resit: 1 three hour written examination (75%); 25% from original discussion board assessment.   

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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