LAW 7070 - International Trade Law (PG)
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 1 - 2016
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This introductory course deals with structural aspects of the international trade law system, including the different municipal legal systems; the history of the international legal system; customary international law; treaty law and interpretation; the meaning and jurisprudence of international law statehood and recognition; international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the IMF, World Bank, UNCTAD, UNCITRAL and ICSID as well as the relationship between the international legal system and domestic systems. In addition the course will review the legal vehicles available to facilitate international dispute resolution methods for governments and business entities. Specific attention is paid to the dispute resolution mechanism in the World Trade Organization, the International Centre for Settling Investor-State Disputes and International Commercial Arbitration. Finally the course briefly considers the concept of 'Choice of Law' for international trade contracts and the recognition of foreign awards and judgements through municipal courts.
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code LAW 7070 Course International Trade Law (PG) Coordinating Unit Adelaide Law School Term Trimester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Intensive Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment participation, assignments/research paper &/or exam as determined at first seminar Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Yves Renouf
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
This introductory course deals with structural aspects of the international trade law system, including the different municipal legal systems; the history of the international legal system; customary international law; treaty law and interpretation; the meaning and jurisprudence of international law statehood and recognition; international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the IMF, World Bank, UNCTAD, UNCITRAL and ICSID as well as the relationship between the international legal system and domestic systems. The course also considers sectoral trade law issues in goods, services, technical barriers to trade, environmental issues and IPRs. In addition the course will review the legal vehicles available to facilitate international dispute resolution methods for governments and business entities. Specific attention is paid to the dispute resolution mechanism in the World Trade Organization, the International Centre for Settling Investor-State Disputes and International Commercial Arbitration and the recognition of foreign awards and judgements through municipal courts
The overall aim of the course is to enable students to critically examine the legal operation of international trade agreements and their application and impact on international business and trading activities. More specifically, it is designed to enable students:
Communication Skills1 to understand the nature of international trade law within the structure of the international legal system, including the theory, relationships and influence of international customary law and treaty law; 2 to understand the key international agreements covered under the GATT/WTO multilateral trading framework; 3 to consider the roles played by international organisations including the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation, the IMF, World Bank, UNCTAD, UNCITRAL and ICSID; 4 to develop an understanding of several key areas of international trade law including trade in goods, services, technical barriers to trade, environmental issues, IPRs etc; 5 to critically examine the operation of international trade law in practical contexts; 6 to develop effective skills, both orally and in writing, in the construction of legal argument and analysis on issues of international trade law; 7 to develop effective skills in legal research on issues of international law and trade 8 to examine legal mechanisms available to facilitate international dispute resolution for governments and business, and the recognition of foreign awards and judgements.
9 The continuing development of good inter-personal and communication skills is widely recognised as important for all graduates. This course specifically seeks to develop students’ abilities to work in small groups, to engage the seminar group through presentations/case studies, to participate in group discussions and to interact with students from different legal systems, cultures and disciplines. 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
This course is offered intensively as a Summer School during two weeks in February 2015 (Wednesdays to Fridays, 4-6 and 11-13 February). In order to engage effectively in the intensive format and to complete the course successfully, students are expected to prepare by undertaking general reading and research relating to the course in advance of the week of lectures.
A package of materials will be provided before the first week of lectures. Students are required to bring their materials to class and are encouraged to bring additional relevant materials, reports and media articles, both historical and contemporary, and to use opportunities for discussion to address questions and issues that may have arisen during preparation. Lectures will provide the background context to, and an overview of, the various topics in the course and will draw out some of the connecting themes between the various parts of the course. The case studies/ topics and related materials will be distributed and assigned in the week before the commencement of the course.Recommended Resources
Due to the dynamic and changing nature of international trade law and the range of international agreements and organisations, as well as differing national jurisdictions and legal systems (common law, civil law etc), and arbitral disputes and other forms of dispute settlement continually being used, no specific text book is prescribed that can provide a completely up-to-date resource. Students are encouraged to read selectively from a range of recommended texts and references listed below, and also to undertake on-line research on the activities of relevant organisations as well as in electronic journals. If students are considering other textbooks and resources than those listed below, they are welcome to contact the lecturer to discuss their scope and applicability. References and chapters of texts dealing in detail with private business aspects of international trade law and export will be more applicable for those students also considering undertaking the second semester course in International Transactions and the Law.
Public International Law:
- Sam Blay, Ryszard Piotrowicz, and Martin Tsamenyi., Public international Law: an 最新糖心Vlogn perspective – Oxford Univeristy Press – South Melbourne – 2nd edn – 2005 – ISBN 019551422X
- Gillian Triggs, International Law: contemporary principles and practices – LexisNexis Butterworths – Sydney – 2nd edn - 2011 – ISBN: 9780409327038
- Martin Dixon, Textbook on International Law – Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press – Melbourne – 6th edn – 2007 – ISBN 9780199208180
- Stephen Hall, Principles of International Law – LexisNexis Butterworths – 3nd edn – Sydney – 2011 – ISBN 9780409327724
- Ian Sinclair, The Vienna Convention on the law of treaties – 2nd edn – 1984 – ISBN 0719014808
- Bhagirath Las Das, An Introduction to The WTO Agreements - Zed Books Third World Network – Malaysia – 1998 - ISBN 1856495825
- Peter Van den Bossche, The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization: Text, Cases and Materials – Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press – 2nd edn – 2008
- Robert E. Hudec, Essays on the Nature of International Trade Law -Cameron May - London – 1999 – ISBN 1874698775
- Walter Goode, Dictionary of Trade Policy Terms - Centre for International Economic Studies 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide - 2002 – ISBN 0863964753
- A. Hoda, Tariff negotiations and renegotiations under the GATT and the WTO: procedures and practice
- M. Rafiqul Islam, International Trade Law of the WTO - Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press – Sydney – 2006 – ISBN 0195553284
- WTO: Guide to the GATS: an overview of issues for further liberalization of trade in services.
- Anthony Connerty, A manual of international dispute resolution – London –Commonwealth Secretariat – 2006 – ISBN 9780850928372
- Vicki Waye (ed), A guide to arbitration practice in 最新糖心Vlog – Adelaide Law School – Adelaide – 2nd edn – 2006 – ISBN 064645398X
- World Trade Organization: A handbook on the WTO dispute settlement system.
- World Trade Organization: World dispute settlement procedures. 2nd edn
- Michael Pryles, Jeff Waincymer and Martin Davies, International Trade Law: Commentary and Materials – Law Book Company – North Ryde – 2nd edn – 2004 – ISBN 0455 218900
- Michell Sanson, Essential International Trade Law – Palgrave Macmillan – North Ryde – 2nd edn – 2005 - ISBN 9781876905330
- Indira Carr, International Trade Law – Cavendish Publishing, London – 4th edn – 2010 – ISBN 9780415458436
- Justin Malbon and Bernard Bishop, 最新糖心Vlogn export: a guide to law and Practice – Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press – Port Melbourne – 2006 – ISBN 9780521613958
- Carlos Maria Correa, Trade related aspects of intellectual property rights: a commentary on TRIPs Agreement – Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press – Oxford – 2007 – ISBN 9780199271283
- Bernard O’Connor, The Law of geographical Indications, Cameron May – London – 2004 – ISBN 1874698996
- Ray August, Don Mayer and Michael Bixby – International Business Law: Text, Cases and Readings – Pearson Education – 5th edn – 2009 – ISBN 9780136037750
- John J. Wild, International Business – Pearson Education – Frenchs Forest – 2007 – ISBN 9780733974724
- John Shijian Mo, International Commercial Law – Butterworths - Sydney – 4th edn – 2003 – ISBN 9780409320374
- Clark, Bagaric, McConvill, Edney, International Commercial Law - Pearson Education 最新糖心Vlog – Sydney – 2006 – ISBN 0733984401
- Schmitthoff’s Export Trade: The Law and Practice of International Trade - (Carole Murray ed., 10th edn) – Thomson Sweet & Maxwell – London – 10th edn – 2007 – ISBN 9780421892804
- John Braithwaite and Peter Drahos, Global Business Regulation - Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press – Cambridge – 2000 – ISBN 052178499
- Michael G. Bridge, The International Sale of Goods: Law and Practice – Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press – Oxford – 2007 – ISBN 9780199273584
- Robyn Burnett and Vivienne Bath, The Law of International Business in Australasia - The Federation Press – Sydney – 2009– ISBN 9781862877245
Online Learning
Online Learning:
MyUni will be used to post announcements, post additional lecture materials (including slides, and where available, audio recordings of lectures) and announce assignment tasks. It will also contain electronic copies of the Course Profile, Lecture and Seminar Guides, and Course Materials. Students are expected to check MyUni regularly to keep up to date with these materials and additional learning resources throughout the course.
In addition, a range of online resources and websites contain a wealth of relevant information, including:
Public International Law:
American Society of International Law –
International Affairs Resources –
International Court of Justice –
International Trade Law Organizations:
World Trade Organization –
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) –
UNDROIT –
General Resources:
World Trade Law –
World Trade Online –
EU –
NAFTA –
US Trade Rep –
最新糖心Vlogn Department of Foreign Affairs –
最新糖心Vlogn Attorney General’s Department –
Intellectual Property:
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) –
World Trade Organization –
International Trade and Business Law:
Lex Mercatoria –
CISG Online –
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OECD –
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International Standards Organization –
International Monetary Fund –
World Bank –
World Customs Organization –
Georgetown 最新糖心Vlog’s Institute of International Economic Law –
Food and Agriculture Organization –
Codex Alimentarius –
Inernational Maritime Orgnaization –
Dispute Resolution:
International Commercial Arbitration –
ICSID – International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes –
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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