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Title INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
Code LAW521
Coordinator Dr A Berkes
Law
Antal.Berkes@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 20

Aims

To introduce students to the different methods and institutions for resolving disputes in international law, as well as their structure, underlying principles and functioning.

To enable students to examine, analyse and compare the main procedural issues in proceedings before international courts and tribunals.

To enable students to critically appraise both the growth of international adjudication and the contemporary challenges of international dispute resolution.

To enable students to critically read the decisions of international courts and tribunals.

To develop students’ critical understanding of the enforcement capacity of international law.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The student will be able to demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the organisation of international dispute settlement.

(LO2) The student will be able to demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the main international courts and tribunals, their composition, functioning, procedure and governing principles.

(LO3) The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the commonalities and differences in proceedings before international courts and tribunals.

(LO4) The student will have the ability to critically appraise the contemporary challenges in international adjudication.

(LO5) The student will have developed an understanding of the role of politics in international dispute resolution.

(LO6) The student will have the ability to find, interpret and critically evaluate international judicial decisions

(S1) Critical analysis of complex theoretical and practical questions

(S2) Legal reasoning and argumentation

(S3) Organisational skills

(S4) Teamwork

(S5) Communication skills

Syllabus
 

• Introduction to the International Dispute Settlement
• Alternative Means for International Dispute Settlement
• International Courts and Tribunals
• International Adjudicators
• Jurisdiction and Admissibility
• International Precedent
• Backlash and Future of International Courts
• Visit to Cammell Laird (if public health considerations permit) to discuss Alabama claims arbitration and history of international arbitration

Group presentations on selected issues:

• Provisional Measures
• Third Parties
• Remedies

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Weekly 2hr seminars delivered face to face or online where necessary. Synchronous delivery is accompanied by posting of asynchronous materials which may include: directed tasks, debriefing notes on class activities, further reading etc

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   24

         24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 176
TOTAL HOURS 200

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
3000 word coursework There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  0    80       
Group Presentation There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Group presentations will be take place within the seminars in semester 2  0    20       

Recommended Texts
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Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Dr KA Johnston Law Katie.Johnston@liverpool.ac.uk

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