Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7546LAWINF-JAN-PAR

Aims

Private International Law is concerned with the rules which apply when two or more legal systems come into conflict. In the business sphere particularly there is a need to be aware of the significance of choice of law, questions of jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments and awards of foreign tribunals. Dealing with such matters requires knowledge of private international law.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand the nature of private international law as a system of rules governing the relationship between domestic and foreign law
2.
Apply both the theoretical and practical considerations arising from the need to take account of foreign law
3.
Critically evaluate, where applicable, the impact of European initiatives on the traditional English rules of Private International Law
4.
Recognise international civil procedure
5.
Demonstrate a capacity for analytical and deductive reasoning, particularly through the mechanism of legal problem solving
6.
Research and make use of primary source materials
7.
Present competent and coherent legal argument

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• meaning of foreign law • classification of issues • the incidental question • renvoi • proof of foreign law • domicile • traditional rules • Brussels and Lugano Conventions • restraining proceedings Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Awards Choice of law
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.

Assessments

Reflection