Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION | ||
Code | LAW367 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Florou Law Aikaterini.Florou@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims: To Introduce students with the principles, laws and practice of international commercial and investment arbitration. To enable students to accurately apply laws and principles to hypothetical facts. To encourage students to critically consider important aspects of international commercial and investment arbitration. To help students develop key legal and transferrable skills pertinent to arbitration process. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the core principles of international commercial and investment arbitration. |
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(LO2) Identify and accurately apply the relevant law and principles to complex legal and factual problems. |
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(LO3) Critically appraise the legal framework surrounding international arbitration. |
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(LO4) Use and understand relevant statutory law and international conventions, arbitral rules, case law, and academic writing. |
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(LO5) Construct effective and coherent legal arguments. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Communication skills |
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(S3) Commercial awareness |
Syllabus |
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The module will cover the following topics. The list below is indicative and not all topics are covered every year with emphasis on several of those topics depending on current developments in the field of international arbitration to maintain the timeliness and practical relevance of the course. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1: Lectures Teaching Method 2: Seminars Unscheduled self-directed learning: 120 hours |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
8 14 |
6 |
28 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 122 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 |
Coursework (5 day submission window) of one compulsory problem question and one essay question (word limit: 2,500 words) There is a resit opportunity | 0 | 80 | ||||
One essay question (word limit: 800 words) There is a resit opportunity | 0 | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
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Additional Programme Information |