International Commercial Arbitration (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

At the end of the course a student is expected to be able to:
- evaluate the role and the importance of international commercial arbitration as an alternative to the courts of law
- remember and explain the main rules, concepts and principles concerning international commercial arbitration
- describe the establishment, organisation and powers of arbitral tribunals and the conduct of the proceedings
- evaluate factors that have impact on the contents, validity, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards

Execution methods

Further information will be provided on implementations.

Accomplishment methods

The unit is typically offered as written examination.
Depending on the academic year, the unit may be supplemented with lectures and seminars.

Content

The following subjects will be covered:
- arbitration as an alternative to the courts of law
- the scope and limits of party autonomy in arbitration
- the conduct of the proceedings in an arbitrationtribunal
- challenging the arbitration award

Materials

Margaret L. Moses:The Principles and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration (CUP, 2008), available as an ebook at the University of Lapland's Library

Teaching methods

Hybrid lectures, delivered by Oskar Gotthardt

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-5

Qualifications

No previous studies necessary. The unit is recommended to current or prospective Vis Moot participants.