Syllabus

Title
1763 International Commercial Arbitration
Instructors
Mag. Dominik Loidl, Dr. Paul Nimmerfall
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/20/22 to 09/21/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 10/06/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 10/13/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 10/20/22 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 11/03/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 11/10/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 11/17/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 11/24/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 12/01/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Thursday 12/15/22 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM TC.4.05
Contents

International Commercial Arbitration has been continuously growing in importance for the past decades. The goal of this course is to teach the aspiring students the basics of international commercial dispute settlement. The syllabus will touch upon all questions related to the increasing relevance of commercial arbitration.

 

Apart from highlighting the most relevant reasons why many business entities keep choosing commercial arbitration as preferred method to settle their international disputes, this course will also hone the skillset one needs when working in an international environment. All participating students will enhance their legal writing abilities, in particular with regard to skills that will be crucial on a day-to-day basis (such as writing business e-mails, preparing precise legal memoranda and talking with clients).

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will know the basics of international commercial arbitration. Students will know the practical differences between state court proceedings and arbitral proceedings. Thus, students will be able to discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of choosing international arbitration as dispute settlement method.

 

Further, students are expected to drastically improve their legal writing abilities and their soft skills.

Attendance requirements

Full attendance is obviously recommended, but participants can miss a maximum of two sessions if absolutely necessary.

Teaching/learning method(s)

Interactive lectures, combined with class discussions and in-depth analysis of written texts. Further, case studies will be analyzed and there will be some written exercises.

In case of covid-19 related restrictions, the course will be held online until it is possible to meet in person on campus.

The classes will always be held at the time that is indicated above. All participants will receive a detailed schedule in the first session.

Further, the participants will be informed as early as possible whether the final exam will be held on campus or online.

Assessment

The final grade will be determined by evaluating the participation in class (20%), the written assignments (30%) and the final exam (50%).

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Places will be allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. Unfortunately, there only are few places available in order to maintain our personal learning atmosphere during our sessions.

In case you were successfully registered for class but will not be able to attend, we kindly ask you to withdraw your registration during the registration period.

After the registration period has ended, a very limited number of students will be registered by the university based on their study progress, i.e. students who are soon about to graduate.

Last edited: 2022-04-21



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