Overview
In this unit you will study the principles governing the resolution of disputes involving elements or facts tied to more than one jurisdiction (including both interstate or international). The unit has three main themes: jurisdiction, choice of law, and enforcement. Jurisdiction involves the power of a court to hear a cross-border dispute and orders designed to reduce 'forum shopping'. Choice of law concerns the principles by which a court will apply the law of another country or state. Enforcement focuses on the enforcement and recognition of international and interstate judgments and orders. This is an essential unit if you are considering a career in civil or commercial law as advancements in technology and globalisation have significantly broadened this area of legal practice.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites 48cp of LAWS units including LAWS11057, LAWS11060 and LAWS11069.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.