Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Organization

ÁJTK Department of Private International Law and European Economic Law

Code

JNX:ERASMUS:Z09

Title

FDI Moot Court - felkészítő kurzus az FDI Moot Court elnevezésű nemzetközi perbeszédversenyre

Usual semester

Both

ECTS

5

Language

en

Learning outcomes

The FDI Moot is an international moot court competition focusing on investor-State disputes. This preparatory course, after a basic introduction to the history, principles and legal sources of international investment law, will discuss several issues concerning international investment agreements, concept of protected investor, notion of investment, standards of protection, compensation, damages, dispute resolution and arbitration. The course will be practice oriented, therefore it will be focusing on the practical aspects of international investment law and arbitration. The course materials include compulsory readings and case law materials. The outline of the issues to be covered during the classes is the following: 1. Introduction to International Investment Law 2. International Investment Agreements 3. The Scope of Application of International Investment Agreements 4. Standards of Protection 5. Restitutions, Damages, Compensation 6. Dispute resolution, investment arbitration

Course content

Working method: Students are expected to read the material in advance and discuss it in class. The materials can be downloaded from the e-learning (Moodle) site of the course. All students should read the material carefully beforehand and be prepared to explain it and comment on it.

Assessment method

- regular attendance (students are allowed to miss two classes per semester) - written piece, oral presentation

Programmes of the course