206.01 International Arbitration

In today's global economy, parties to cross-border commercial transactions increasingly choose to resolve their disputes through arbitration. This course introduces students to the law and practice of international arbitration. Among other things, the course will consider the formation and enforcement of arbitration agreements; the conduct of arbitral proceedings; the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards; the international conventions, national laws, and institutional arbitration rules that govern the arbitral process and the enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards; the strategic issues that arise in the course of international arbitration proceedings; and the practical benefits (and disadvantages) of arbitration.

Special Notes:

*Class meets Jan 10, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 20, Mar 27

Spring 2020

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
206.01
Course Credits
Final Exam
Ryan Mellske
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.206.01.Sp20
Email list: LAW.206.01.Sp20@sakai.duke.edu
Course
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements - JD
Course Requirements - LLM
Course Requirements - LLM-ICL
Course Areas of Practice