Course title

International Arbitration

Responsible person
TAKAHASHI Hiroshi、MIIYATAKE Masako
to enter grades
Numbering Code

Day・Period, etc. Other(遠隔)

開講区分

単位数

2nd semester

2.0

Timetable Slot
Code3J393

Lesson topic
This course focuses on international commercial arbitration, covering fundamental principles, applicable laws,rules, and conventions. It addresses practical issues related to arbitration agreements, procedures, awards, aswell as the roles of state courts and international arbitration institutions.

Lesson target
By completing this course, students will gain a solid foundation in international commercial arbitration, including
essential principles, applicable laws, rules, conventions, and practical issues related to arbitration agreements,procedures, awards, as well as the roles of state courts and international arbitration institutions.

Syllabus and planThis course will be led by a practitioner who is an expert in ADR, including international commercial arbitration,and has also taught as a professor at other law school.
The course will take place every Saturday from 1:20 pm to 4:40 pm, with a 20-minute break, starting on October 12and ending on December 14, except for November 2, 23, and 30. Session 7, the final session, will be extended until
6:30 pm.
The lecture will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person classes and online sessions using Zoom,
except for Session 4 on Nov. 9 and Session 6 on Dec. 7, which will be held exclusively online.
Session 1: Oct.12,1:20-4:40 pm (Hybrid)
Fundamentals of International Commercial Arbitration including Basic principles of Arbitration, Applicable laws,
rules, conventions and soft laws.
Session 2: Oct.19,1:20-4:40 pm (Hybrid)
Arbitration Agreement and related issues
Session 3: Oct.26,1:20-4:40 pm (Hybrid)
Arbitration Procedures and related issues
Session 4: Nov.9,1:20-4:40 pm (Online only)
Oral Hearings and Taking Evidences
Session 5: Nov.16,1:20-4:40 pm (Hybrid)Awards and the Role of State Courts
Session 6: Dec.7,1:20-4:40 pm (Online only)
The Role of International Arbitration Institutions
Session 7: Dec.14,1:20-6:30 pm (Hybrid)
Latest issues including emergency arbitrator, expedited procedure, third party funding, Arb-Med-Arb.and etc.

Evaluation method
Students will be assessed through: (i) class participation (60%), which may
include active participation in interactive class discussion as well as attendances and (ii) a final paper which
may include answers to speific questionnaires on international commercial arbitration (40%).
Three unexcused absences will result in automatic failure of the course. Being more than 15 minutes late twice willcount as one absence.

Evaluation baseline
The assessment for class discussions is based on the frequency of your responses to questions raised during class,the level of active participation in interactive discussions, and the quality of your answers and contributions.
The final paper will be evaluated on your accuracy in understanding international arbitration concepts and thedepth of your analysis of practical issues, while balancing various interests.

Notice (include info. on related class)
No prior knowledge on international arbitration is required but a fundamental understanding of civil substantive
laws and procedural rules in your jurisdiction is essential.

Review and preparation
Self-directed learning is crucial. Students are expected to actively participate in interactive class discussions.

Office hour・Contact information
Office hours will be scheduled as needed via email, and contact information will be provided during class.

Message for student
International commercial arbitration is currently one of the most highly sought-after and attention-grabbing
fields. As it involves multiple legal jurisdictions, the application of laws and rules becomes complex. Since there
are no statutory laws that cover all procedural issues, soft laws and practical customs serve as supplements. I
hope you feel that you can make a difference there, as it is a complex and imperfect system.

Improvemenets in Teaching

Text
Nigel Blackaby KC, Constantine Partasides KC, Alan Redfern, "Redfern and Hunter on International
Arbitration:Student Version"(Oxford). If the 7th edition is not available, the previous edition may still be
Reference Material
Gary Born, International Commercial Arbitration, 3rd ed, 2020, Kluwer Law International
Classroom Language
EnglishIf there are difficulties understanding certain legal terms related to international arbitration, Japanesetranslations will be provided to aid comprehension.

Keywords
A Faculty with Professional Experiences.