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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
Conflict of Laws, sometimes referred to as Private International Law, is concerned with cases where facts can be tied to multiple jurisdictions. In the federal system of Australia, this can occur both within a domestic intra-Australian context and an international context. While this course deals with specific theoretical frameworks, it is taught from a practical standpoint, aimed at preparing lawyers for cases with trans-jurisdictional issues. The core components of the course investigate: - Jurisdiction: When domestic courts can hear cases that involve parties and property from outside the territory of the court; - Choice of Law: Which law is applicable when a case has connections with a number of different jurisdictions. (This course considers contract, tort and equity disputes that involve a variety of jurisdictions); and - Enforcement of Judgements: How to enforce a court judgement from another jurisdiction in local courts. To develop their knowledge and skills, students will engage in a range of learning activities, including lectures with guest speakers and seminars.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the Class Summary and on the course WATTLE page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalised. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.