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Overview

Examines the interrelationship between the main dispute resolution systems applicable to international disputes: international litigation, interstate dispute settlement, treaty-based dispute settlement between individuals and states, and international commercial arbitration.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic 11: International Litigation and Dispute Settlement
Subject Law
EFTS 0.1125
Points 15 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
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Prerequisite
One of: (LAWS 312, LAWS 409, LAWS 412, LAWS 421, LAWS 424, LAWS 443 or LAWS 467)
Pre or Corequisite
Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
Limited to
LLB, LLB(HONS)
Contact

law@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Associate Professor Maria Hook

Textbooks

Course readings via eReserve.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship between international litigation, interstate dispute settlement, treaty-based dispute settlement between states and individuals, and international commercial arbitration.
  • Analyse issues relating to the interrelationship between these systems of dispute settlement.
  • Conduct and communicate independent research on such issues.
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