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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LAW5952M Central Issues in Arbitration

15 creditsClass Size: 21

Module manager: Dr Mihail Danov
Email: m.danov@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

In this module, the central issues of arbitration as a form of dispute resolution will be analysed. The module will focus on the theory and practice of international commercial arbitration. The aim and objective of the module is to ensure students are able to understand the conceptual structure of international commercial arbitration and the strengths and weaknesses inherent in this form of dispute resolution.

Objectives

To lead students to an advanced knowledge of the law of arbitration, contrasting arbitration to other forms of dispute resolution and considering the central issues of the current law of arbitration.

To lead students to an ability to critically evaluate arbitration as one of the alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Learning outcomes
Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the central issues in the law of arbitration

Students will develop a critical understanding of the relationship between arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution

Students will develop an ability to critically evaluate the current law of arbitration

Syllabus

- Arbitration contrasted to other forms of dispute resolution
- The nature of the arbitration agreement: Separability and kompetenz-kompetenz
- Law applicable to international arbitration
- Power of arbitral tribunal and relationship with courts
- Recognition and enforcement of international arbitral awards

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	10	1.50	15.00
Private study hours			135.00
Total Contact hours			15.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

135 hours are allocated to private study. It is expected this will consist of preparation for seminars, reading and reflection following each teaching session and prepartion for assessments.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Contributions to seminars
Formative essay

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	1 x 4500 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/10/2015

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