International commercial contracts (MRV230)

This course examines the means of establishing, executing, and enforcing international commercial contracts, including the rules and principles that control the contracts, and the structures and mechanisms by which to resolve disputes and enforce dispute decisions.

The course is offered on the condition that there is a sufficient number of enrolled students, it may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MRV230

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

This course is taught in three broad thematic stages that outline the general landscape of international commercial contracts, including definitions, requirements, and stakeholders:

  • judicial resolution
  • alternative dispute resolution including areas of specific commercial contracts such as investments
  • practical application

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

Upon completion of the course, students will:

  • have general understanding of the area of international commercial contracts;
  • have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the drafting of various clauses and provisions specific to international commercial contracts;
  • have knowledge of the enforcement of international contracts in courts and arbitration;
  • have knowledge of the various entities and bodies that affect international commercial contracts and disputes, their respective benefits and detriments, and basic knowledge of their workings.

Skills

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • use specific terms and sources of international contracts;
  • identify the mechanisms and rules that apply to various types of contracts and the proper dispute resolution mechanisms applicable to each;
  • draft contractual elements and explain the effect they have on commercial relationships;
  • interpret international commercial contracts;
  • carry out professional activities in an international environment;
  • search, analyse, and work with legally relevant information by using juridical, comparative and other specific methods;
  • describe and resolve legal problems and situations involving international contracts.

Required prerequisite knowledge

One must have passed a bachelor's degree in law or a degree that combines law and economics. In the latter case, at least 50 credits must be in legal subjects and the Legal Method.

Students are expected to have prior knowledge of contract law and it is recommended that they have prior knowledge of international law, either private or public.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Home exam 1/1 2 Weeks Letter grades

All students must satisfactorily complete the short paper before the take-home exam.The duration of the take-home exam is two weeks.

Coursework requirements

Short paper

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Jacob Ryan Adams

Study Program Director:

Lana Bubalo

Method of work

Non-digital lectures and seminars, case studies for seminars to be prepared in advance and discussed. One short paper. Final project of multiple case studies or practical fact pattern (exam).

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
International commercial contracts (MFJ320_1) 10

Open for

Law - Master's Degree Programme
Exchange programmes at UIS Business School

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto