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Choice of Law for Int'l Contracts in Asia
Last Updated Date:   23 June 2009


4 Credits,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course examines possible choices of law for international contracts in Asia and how they are affected by choice of law rules in jurisdictions such as China, Korea, Vietnam and Singapore. The significance of such issues will be examined in the context of local courts (Chinese, Korean, etc.), foreign courts (English, etc.) and international arbitral tribunals. There will also be a practical session in which students will negotiate some choice of law clauses. The ultimate aim is to familiarize students with choice of law rules in Asian countries, possible choices of law and typical issues to consider.

Course Convenor: Visiting Snr Fellow Dang Xuan Hop

Co-teacher(s): NA

Module Codes: LL4180 / LL5180 / LLD5180 / LL6180

Contact Hours: 9 session over 3 weeks: Three, 3hrs continuous weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive course: [12 - 28 Aug] 1 extra lesson on Sat, 22 Aug

Mode of Assessment: Take Home Exam - 100% [Release: Fri, 2 Oct 09 (4pm); Due: Mon, 5 Oct 09 (10am)]

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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