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77716 International Trade Law

6cp
Requisite(s): ( 70616c Australian Constitutional Law OR ((77885c Legal Process and Legal Research OR 78234 Common Law Legal Traditions)) OR 78101c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 142 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration) AND 70106c Principles of Public International Law AND 70107c Principles of Company Law) OR (94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04320 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Professional Legal Practice AND 70106 Principles of Public International Law))
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Anti-requisite(s): 76013 World Trade Law

Description

The rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) underpin the conduct of international trade in about 150 countries and have direct relevance for governments, businesses and individuals. This subject covers a brief introduction of the WTO followed by a more detailed analysis of private international trade transactions.

The subject primarily focuses on the Australian application of trade rules and domestic and international laws governing international transactions.

On completion of this subject, students have developed an understanding of the basic legal principles underpinning the multilateral trading system and an understanding of the application of the law to international transactions.


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