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International Investment Law and Arbitration
Last Updated Date:   8 July 2024


4 Units,  Semester 2

Course Description:
The settlement of disputes arising from foreign direct investment attracts global interest and attention. Foreign investors often arbitrate their disputes with host States via an arbitration clause contained in a contract. Additionally, investment treaties also empower foreign investors to bring claims in arbitration against host State. The distinct body of law that grew into international investment law, has become one of the most prominent and rapidly evolving branches of international law. The aim of this course is to study the key developments that have taken place in the area. It deals with questions of applicable law, jurisdiction, substantive obligations, as well as award challenge and enforcement, in both investment contract arbitration and investment treaty arbitration.

Course Convenor: Visiting Prof Mavluda Sattorova

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4150 / LL5150 / LL6150 / LLJ5150

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 3 weeks: Three, 3-hrs continuous weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive: Wk 1 to 3; Dates: 13 Jan - 31 Jan 2025 [Mon, Wed: 6.30 - 9.30pm; & Fri: 3-6pm] *Make-up for Wed, 29 Jan (CNY PH) held on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 (1-4pm)

Mode of Assessment: [To be confirmed] Class Participation - 10%; Assignment (2000 words) - 20%; 6-hr Take Home Exam (3000 - 5000 words) - 70% [Release: Fri, 7 March 2025 (3pm); Due: Fri, 7 March 2025 (9pm)];

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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