Prerequisites: None

Exam Type: No Exam

Through a combination of lectures and in-class simulations, this course will (i) provide an overview of the foundational aspects that arise in the life cycle of an international arbitration; (ii) offer training in advocacy principles and techniques; and (iii) provide significant advocacy experience for students through in-class simulations. Course lectures and simulations will extend to both international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration.

Students will be graded on in-class participation, simulation performances, and advocacy outlines. There will be no final exam.

Note: This course will meet on a condensed schedule, on the following dates: 10/2, 10/3, 10/16, 10/17, 10/23, 10/24, 10/30, 10/31, 11/13, 11/14, 11/27 and 11/28.