International Commercial Arbitration
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The course International Commercial Arbitration is given within the framework of the Master of Laws Programme in International Commercial Arbitration Law at the Department of Law, Stockholm University.
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This course is the initial course in the Master of Laws Programme in International Commercial Arbitration Law. The course addresses the theoretical and methodological foundations for this area of law. Students are trained to use appropriate methods to interpret and apply the legal framework and legal principles which are found in the sources of law international commercial arbitration. The students will formulate and evaluate potential consequences of different legal solutions to complex arbitration problems. During the course the students individually and in groups carry out advanced legal study of issues and topics within the scope of international commercial arbitration law, as well as related legal areas.
At an early stage, the course will address the legal sources of international commercial arbitration and their status as binding or guiding norms: conventions, national laws, model laws, institutional rules, ethical rules, contractual rules, agreements, relevant case law applying the national and foreign laws. Additionally, the course highlights the impact of different legal cultures in an international context. Besides pure methodological questions, the course also addresses legal research strategies.
During the course the students will actively participate in an extensive mock arbitration. In connection with this mock arbitration, the students will practice identifying and analyzing international arbitration problems, as well as creating and evaluating possible legal solutions. This will increase students’ knowledge of arbitration law and also increase their understanding of core arbitration principles and methods. Furthermore, the students will receive instruction and practice in legal written and oral techniques, and discuss legal issues in groups.
The course includes an extensive and comprehensive of international commercial arbitration law. It address all significant areas of international commercial arbitration law: the arbitration legal framework, party autonomy, procedural principles, arbitration agreement, jurisdiction, choice of law, arbitral proceedings, arbitral tribunal, arbitral award, and the setting and enforcement of arbitral awards. The course lays the groundwork and prepares students for deepening their knowledge in the subsequent courses which are part of the programme.
The learning objectives, activities, and examination criteria for the course are outlined in the syllabus. Therefore, the syllabus serves as the foundational document dictating the course's content and structure. To access the current syllabus, please navigate to the right-hand column and locate the section titled "Syllabus - Legal document." Alternatively, if you are using a mobile device, you can find it towards the end of this page.
In addition to the syllabus, the course director has compiled a course description. The primary aim of this description is to provide a comprehensive overview of the syllabus's structure and components.
Course description pdf, 238.3 kB.
Please be advised that in the event of any inconsistencies between the information provided in the course description or on this course page regarding the course structure, and the content outlined in the current syllabus, the syllabus always supersedes.
Teaching Format
Instruction consists of mainly lectures and seminars, that are complemented with group tutorials, exercises, and a mock arbitration. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
The course’s learning outcomes are examined through active attendance at the mandatory seminars, the writing of essays, active participation in a mock arbitration and a classroom exam and a home exam.
Examiner
Daria Kozlowska Rautiainen
Learning platform
From the autumn semester 2026, Stockholm University uses the learning platform Canvas for all courses. As a registered student, you will find all course information, assignments, and learning materials there throughout the course.
The Department
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Course contact:
ical@juridicum.su.se
Course coordinator:
Gia Le Truong
Course manager:
Daria Kozlowska Rautiainen
