Module leader: N. Jansen Calamita
Module description:
This module examines the contemporary practice of international commercial arbitration by studying aspects of the law of evidence, procedure, ethics, and jurisprudence, as applied to the resolution of commercial disputes through arbitration. International commercial arbitration has emerged as the leading method for the resolution of transnational commercial disputes and an important field for commercial lawyers. The approach of the module is comparative, examining approaches to central legal issues in the field by reference to the laws and practices of various jurisdictions around the world.
Seminar topics:
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The juridical nature of arbitration
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Sources of law and rules in international commercial arbitration, especially the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
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The legal character of the arbitration agreement
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The role and powers of the arbitral tribunal
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The process of arbitration and the conduct of hearings
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The jurisdiction of the courts in relation to arbitration
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The nature of arbitral awards
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Issues arising in connection with the challenge and enforcement of international arbitral awards
Methods of assessment
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One 3-hour written examination
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