College of Social Sciences and International Studies
International Arbitration
Module LAWM084 for 2020/1
Module LAWM084 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
LAWM084: International Arbitration
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Module Aims
The main aims of the course are to provide you with a deep understanding of international commercial arbitration, its practical applications alongside with its underpinning legal principles. After taking the course, you will be in the position to provide legal advice in relation to any aspect of an international commercial arbitration agreement/procedure, from the validity of the arbitration agreement, the procedural aspects of international commercial arbitration, to the possibility of challenging an arbitral award, and the enforcement of an award under the New York Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate deep, systematic knowledge and understanding of the practice of international commercial arbitration 2. Undertake complex critical evaluation of the main legal rules and procedures relevant to international arbitral practice using specialist literature and research. |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Demonstrate detailed and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and critical awareness of their social and political implications. 4. Synthesise knowledge and translate it into legal advice |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. Confidently manage relevant learning resources, information and strategies and to develop your own opinions at a high professional level. 6. Effectively communicate in a manner appropriate to the discipline. |