International Commercial Arbitration

The module explores arbitration as a means for resolving commercial disputes without recourse to the courts, particularly in an international context. The balancing of public policy considerations, such as party autonomy and access to justice, is traced through the legal framework for, and practice of, the resolution of commercial disputes by arbitration. The module compares and contrasts arbitration with litigation.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Identify and analyse the challenges posed by the out of court resolution of civil and commercial disputes
• Identify and analyse arbitration as a method of resolving civil and commercial disputes without recourse to the courts, particularly in an international context
• Appraise the advantages and disadvantages inherent in arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism, particularly in contrast with litigation
• Apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills and techniques to arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism; and
• Discuss and debate perspectives on arbitration as a means of resolving commercial disputes.

Assessment:

• Research Paper (100%) - 6,000 words

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