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Course description

Commercial arbitration is one of the growth areas of legal practice and the most widely used dispute resolution method in international business. This course introduces students to the law and practice of international commercial arbitration. It discusses international documents and treaties, such as the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, covers the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, and focuses on practical aspects of international arbitration. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London. Students who complete the course can apply to become Associate Members (ACIArb) of the Institute. The course will be conducted in a three-day intensive block of classes (9 am-5 pm) followed by a one-day class approximately six weeks later during which students will present their research-in-progress.