BTX9190

International trade law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Alice de Jonge

Offered:
Hong Kong First semester 2005 (On-campus)
Hong Kong Second semester 2005 (On-campus)

Synopsis: Topics include law of international trade, including rights and duties in international sales transactions; legal regimes governing contracts for carriage of goods internationally; distribution agreements; legal aspects of financing international trade; shipping documents, documentary collections and letters of credit; marine and aviation insurance; international dispute resolution.

Assessment: Assignment one (1,000 - 1,500 words): 10% + Assignment Two (2,000 = 2,500 words): 20% + Examination (3.5 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prohibitions: BTF9190