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Learning outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a basic, but thorough understanding of international commercial arbitration.
2.
Read and critically analyse arbitral legislation, i.p. the inter-relationship between arbitration rules, national laws and international treaties.
3.
Demonstrate a firm knowledge of the New York Convention (Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards).
4.
Assess and evaluate the tactics of arbitration proceedings, i.p. the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards in a global context.
5.
Formulate arbitration agreements.

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Additional information

Unit content:The course deals with the internationalist elements of international commercial arbitration, but will also consider the Australian perspective. The course comprises of five main topics: (1) the regulatory framework of international dispute resolution and an introduction to arbitral institutions; (2) the arbitration agreement and applicable laws and rules; (3) the arbitral tribunal and the role of courts; (4) the conduct of arbitral proceedings, the taking of evidence, and the award, and (5) the recognition and enforcement as well as the clarification and challenge of awards. With respect to national law and arbitration rules, focus is given to the UNCITRAL Model Law and the ICC Arbitration Rules. In a comparative approach, the course analyses the influence of the common law systems and civil law systems on international arbitration.