This course aims to: 
(i) build on the student's knowledge of arbitration by providing a thorough understanding of the special character and particular issues of international commercial arbitration; 
(ii) acquaint the student with the important institutional structures and rules for international arbitration; and 
(iii) provide a comparative examination of the relevant laws, institutions, rules and practices in common law and civil law jurisdictions. The course will further innovate a student’s ability to grasp the fundamental concepts with the ultimate goal of discovering how international arbitration functions from a practical standpoint.

Examination

An open book examination at the end of the course to test students abilities to analysis and interpret legal and substantive issues associated with international arbitration. See below. The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Remarks:

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 or in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

(i) A student must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass a course.

# Coursework will consist of a written assignment of about 4,000 words incorporating issues of law and practice in international arbitration. There will be one three-hour examination. It will be an open book examination. Students will be permitted to bring into the examination room at the start, and during the examination refer to, such notes, texts, reference works or other materials (except CityU Library books) as they may wish.

Applicable to students admitted in Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

(i) A student must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 50% in order to pass a course.

# Coursework will consist of a written assignment of about 4,000 words incorporating issues of law and practice in international arbitration. There will be one three-hour examination. It will be an open book examination. Students will be permitted to bring into the examination room at the start, and during the examination refer to, such notes, texts, reference works or other materials (except CityU Library books) as they may wish.

The HKSAR Government's Continuing Education Fund (CEF) recognizes the LLMArbDR individual courses (i.e. LW5303, LW6401, LW6405, LW6406, LW6407). The minimum attendance requirement for all CEF courses is 70%. For the purpose of claiming reimbursement of CEF course fee or the professional recognition, please note that it is the students' own responsibility to attend every class and examination during the teaching and examination periods.