Description
This core course addresses the role of international arbitration in settling public international law disputes. Its focus lies primarily on inter-State arbitration. The course covers the basic principles of international arbitration, and then explores the law and practice of international arbitration in international law. It includes an explanation of the distinctive role of international arbitration in settling disputes in public international law as compared to other forms of dispute settlement.
Course Objectives
1. Providing thorough knowledge and insight into the arbitration of international disputes between States.
2. Providing the students with understanding of the functions and workings of the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
3. Providing the students with knowledge and understanding of the settlement of disputes under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
4. Assessing the criticisms of the inter-State arbitration features.
Mode of Instruction
1. Lectures: Traditional lectures where the instructor presents key concepts, theories, and case studies to the students.
2. Case Analysis: In-depth examination of real dispute settlement case, including discussions of legal precedents, procedures, and outcomes.
Assessment
The course will be assessed 100% based on a 3-hour open-book final exam.
Course Topics
Introduction to Interstate Arbitration
International Arbitration under the Law of the Sea Convention
Applicable Law in Interstate Arbitration
Distinctive Features of Interstate Arbitration
Introduction to Investor-State Arbitration
Readings
The reading list of legal instruments and case law will be announced in the course syllabus and on Brightspace.