JUR5850 – International Trade and Investment Law
Course description
Course content
New course code starting from the fallsemester 2011 - please see the website for JUS5850 – International Trade Law (the course now gives 10 credits).
This course addresses general international economic law, with a particular focus on international trade law in the context of the World Trade Organization, and on international investment law as it is set out in numerous bilateral and some regional investment treaties. The course focuses on an analysis of the main rules set out in the treaties, the application of the rules through case law, and on negotiations to further develop the rules.This course addresses general international economic law, with a particular focus on international trade law in the context of the World Trade Organization, and on international investment law as it is set out in numerous bilateral and some regional investment treaties. The course focuses on an analysis of the main rules set out in the treaties, the application of the rules through case law, and on negotiations to further develop the rules.
Learning outcome
The course will give an understanding of the nature and function of the treaties and international institutions governing international trade and investment. You will get in-depth understanding of selected areas of international economic law, with a particular focus on the basic rules of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. You will be trained to function as a lawyer in trade and investment disputes and as a negotiator in trade negotiations.
Admission
You may register for this course if you have admission to a Master of Law-programme at UiO, the faculty's exchange-programme or have admission to Law-electives at masters-level. All applicants must fill the formal prerequisites.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
- Admission to the faculty’s exchange-programme or
- Active study-right for a study programme, masters-level at the University of Oslo or
- Norwegian Masters of Laws degree or equivalent or
- Passed forth year, 96 – Cand. Jur programme (or exams that are equivalent) or
- Passed JUR3000, Masters of Laws programme at the University of Oslo (or exams that are equivalent).
Recommended previous knowledge
Students are expected to have prior knowledge of international law and some general knowledge of international trade law.
Teaching
Lectures.
Examination
4 hour written examination.
Examination support material
Auxiliary materials allowed during examinations for courses taught in English.
Language of examination
Students may answer the examination question in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish pursuant
to Regulations governing studies and examinations at the University of Oslo. (§ 5.4 Forskrift om studier og eksamener ved Universitetet i Oslo)
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Resitting an examination.
- There are special rules for resitting a passed examination in the master's programme in Law.
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take this exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
There are special rules for resitting a passed examination in the master's programme in Law.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Please se Detailed regulations for the Faculty of Law, Chapter 3 regarding application, responsibilities and special measures.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.