LAW5375 Arbitration of international commercial disputes
Faculty of Law
LAW5375 Arbitration of international commercial disputes is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- City (Melbourne)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5375
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5375
No unit lists LAW5375 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
Overview
The unit analyses international commercial arbitration from an advanced practical and theoretical perspective, its sources of law and the ways in which it is integrated within domestic legal systems. Attention is given to the lifecycle of arbitrations, from the arbitration agreement to enforcement of the arbitral award. Specific attention is given to contractual disputes and also the emerging area of international investment disputes.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
Assessment
- Class ParticipationDemonstration10%
- Research assignmentWritten45%
- Written assessmentWritten45%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding issues in international commercial arbitration, including the advantages and disadvantages of international arbitration compared to other dispute resolution methodologies and different procedural models, with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information and problems, in relation to international commercial arbitration, the emerging challenges thrown up by certain types of commercial disputes, particularly contractual and investment disputes, the latter involving States as parties and which also involve Investment Treaties.
- 3
Conduct research in international commercial arbitration based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods.
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to international commercial arbitration.
- 5
Communicate and collaborate effectively in the class discussion, analysis and evaluation of a range of topics related to the arbitration of international commercial disputes.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5375 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5375?
LAW5375 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5375 offered?
LAW5375 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5375 have an exam?
No. LAW5375 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5375?
LAW5375 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Dispute resolution; and Transnational economic regulation.