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Syllabus Introduction to International Commercial Law Practice - 62671
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Last update 16-09-2024
HU Credits: 1

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: Law

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: English

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Prof. Joel P. Trachtman

Coordinator Email: jtrachtm@gmail.com

Coordinator Office Hours:

Teaching Staff:
Prof. Joel Trachtman

Course/Module description:
How are international commercial transactions and relevant contracts negotiated, structured, and enforced? What private laws and public laws apply? How is payment structured, and what happens if there is a problem? Which courts or tribunals can decide disputes, and how are their decisions enforced across borders? This module provides an introduction to these issues that will help prepare lawyers for effective international commercial practice.

Course/Module aims:

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial contracts in their private and public law context, including provisions for performance, payment, force majeure, and dispute settlement.

Attendance requirements(%):

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:

Course/Module Content:
See course description

Required Reading:
All readings will be in English and posted to the course moodle.

Additional Reading Material:

Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Referat 80 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 20 %

Additional information:
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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