UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Monash Law Chambers
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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 with domestic legal systems. Attention is given to the conduct of arbitrations, the elements of the Award, court supervision and enforcement. Specific attention is given to contractual disputes and also the emerging area of international investment disputes.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMonash Law ChambersOn campus

Assessment

  • Research assignment
    50%
  • Take-home examination or Moot SimulationOther
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 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. 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; Conduct research in international commercial arbitration based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods; and Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to international commercial arbitration.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)

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 2021 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Mr Nick Gallus
Callista Harris

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5375?

LAW5375 has no prerequisites.

When is LAW5375 offered?

In 2021, LAW5375 runs in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers.

Does LAW5375 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include LAW5375?

LAW5375 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Dispute resolution; and Transnational economic regulation.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available