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Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration
Last Updated Date:   8 July 2025


4 Units,  Semester 2

Course Description:
This course considers the way that international adjudicators approach fact-finding and factual determinations. The course analyses essential policy questions as to the way legal systems should deal with evidence; considers comparative law perspectives; and aims to integrate these perspectives with practical consideration of the way documents and witnesses are dealt with in international arbitration.

There is no greater divergence between legal families than that pertaining to the treatment of evidence. For international adjudication to meet the needs of participants from all legal families, a proper understanding of comparative approaches and the degree of convergence, is essential to arbitrators and practitioners.

The teaching style involves interactive problem-based learning throughout. Students learn to work with primary materials and will engage in practical simulations in most classes. There is not a heavy workload outside of class time.

Course Convenor: Visiting Professor Jeffrey Waincymer

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4339 / LL5339 / LLJ5339 / LL6339

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 3 weeks: Three 3-hour weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive: Weeks 4 – 6; Dates: 2 – 20 Feb 2026 [Mon: 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Wed: 6.30pm – 9.30pm & Fri: 3pm – 6pm] [*2 Make-up lessons for 16 & 18 Feb on 7 & 14 Feb (Sat: 9am – 12noon)]

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation - 20% & 6-Hr Take Home Exam - 80% [Release: (3pm); Due: (9pm)]

Preclusions: LL4339V/LL5339V/LL6339V Comparative Evidence in International Arbitration

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

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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