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. It isn't offered in 2025. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2025
Other periods
Monash Law Chambers
Assessment
Exam 45%
and 2 other tasks

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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 2025 handbook.

Enrolment rules

For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 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 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
Term 2Monash Law ChambersOn campus, block
Term 3Monash Law ChambersOn campus, block

Assessment

  • Research assignmentWritten
    45%
  • Take-home examinationExamination
    45%
  • Class ParticipationDemonstration
    10%

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; 

  3. 3

    Conduct research in international commercial arbitration based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods; and 

  4. 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. 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

24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.

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 2025 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Drossos Stamboulakis

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 2025 handbook.

Does LAW5375 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

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