World Trade Law

Course aim

The course examines the ongoing development of international trade law through this institution and the dispute resolution mechanisms, the jurisprudence and social impact of the World Trade Organization. It also looks at the law pertaining to private business to business transactions.

Course content

International Commercial Contracts under Domestic Law
International Commercial Contracts under Major International Regimes
International Carriage of Goods by Sea, Air and Land
Means of Payment in International Trade
Marine Insurance, Aviation Insurance and International Trade
History and Structures of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
WTO Trade Law Fundamentals
WTO Dispute Settlement
Development in WTO.

Textbook(s)

Xiong, Ping 2024, International Commercial Law, 7th ed, Lexis Nexis, Chatswood N.S.W.

Prerequisite(s)

The successful completion of 36 units.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	40 hours x N/A
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	40 hours x n/a

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Problem solving exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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