Overview
The Common Law, Contracts, Arbitration and Advocacy course from University of Warwick aims to provide the students with an introduction into these three spheres of English common law and practice, providing the knowledge of general principles and approaches, and laying out a firm foundation for further study in those who want to make international commercial law and transactions their primary focus.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the general principles underpinning common law and the law of contracts;
- Exploration and analysis of the key rules derived from case law governing the formation of contracts, their interpretation, and remedies for their breach;
- Understanding of the general ideas and principles underpinning arbitration as a method of dispute resolution;
- Gaining an overview of the legal framework governing arbitration in England and Wales and the role of courts in the process;
- Exploration and analysis of the key stages of arbitration and their features;
- Understanding of the different legal drafting styles for different purposes and their key characteristics;
- Understanding of the principles and features of oral advocacy in common law dispute resolution;
- Ability to apply the principles and rules of contract law and arbitration law to a factual and legal scenario whose complexity is appropriate to the introductory level;
- Ability to demonstrate legal writing skills in applying those principles, appropriate to the introductory level.
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Courses include
- Common Law of England and Wales
- Contract Law
- Formation of Contracts
- Content and Interpretation of Contracts
- Contractual Remedies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 15 days
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Credits
3-4 credits (US) 7.5 ECTS points (EU)
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
- This course is open to students studying any discipline at University level. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including students who are currently studying another subject but who want to broaden their knowledge in another discipline.
- Students should also meet our standard entry requirements and must be aged 18 or over by the time the Summer School commences and have a good understanding of the English language.
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3150 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3150 GBP for the full programme during 15 days. -
National
3150 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3150 GBP for the full programme during 15 days.
For any students in full-time education at any University or College worldwide: £2350
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