International law
Ms Alice de Jonge
6 points
* Distance
* Second semester
Objectives Students completing this subject should understand the legal framework in which international trade takes place; have acquired knowledge of the law relating to international contracts of sale, finance of international trade, insurance, international carriage of goods, dispute resolution and intellectual property rights; recognise and understand the form and nature of documents used in international trade including contracts of sale, shipping documents, bills of exchange, insurance policies, documentary collections and letters of credit; and be able to identify and analyse legal issues in an international trade context.
Synopsis This subject examines the law affecting a person engaged in international business either in Australia or from Australia. The syllabus covers international trade conventions; exports; carriage of goods by sea and air; bills of lading and the Hague-Visby rules; payment and documentary credits; negotiable instruments; international commercial arbitration; the role of confirming houses and merchant banks; marine insurance and the protection of trade marks and patents.
Assessment Assignments (two essays each 3000 words): 30%
*
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Prescribed texts
Burnett Law of international trade transactions Federation Press, 1994
or
Davis M Pryles M and Waincymer C International trade law commentary and material Law Book, 1995
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