Hamburg Web Brochure 04
comparative law
international trade law
The UTS Faculty of Law and the UNSW Faculty of Law are pleased to announce the 2004
Off-campus Summer School to be conducted at the Hamburg University of Economics
and Politics (HWP) in Hamburg, Germany.
Bachelor of Laws students in their penultimate or final year of study will have the
opportunity to study Comparative Law and/or International Trade Law in an intensive
and condensed mode over 2.5 weeks. Masters students can attempt International
Trade Law and may also apply to attempt a Research Paper, in an appropriate field,
under the supervision of Associate Professor Katrin Cutbush-Sabine.
The study of law in Germany provides the opportunity for Australian students to
enrich their studies with site visits to significant European institutions and hear
guest lectures from leading European law experts. The HWP is unique within the
educational landscape of the Federal Republic of Germany, as Hamburg is home to
one of the World renowned Max Planck Institutes, dedicated to Private International
Law. Its library holds a collection of over 800,000 volumes and is one of the foremost
research centres.
Four main areas determine the research stucture of the HWP: Business Management
Studies, Economics, Sociology and Law. Great importance is attached to the
interdisciplinary co-operation, e.g. in linking the field of Economics with ecological
and social matters.
The HWP is situated at the heart of Hamburg at the point where the Harvestehude,
Rothenbaum and Eimsbuttel districts meet. The building is located on the joint
campus of the Hamburg University of Economics and Politics and the University of
Hamburg.The HWP is easily accessible by public transport.
Hamburg is one of the world's greenest cities with numerous parks, one of the most
beautiful is along the famous Alster lake, which extends to the heart of the city. The
Alster lake's network of canals and its 2400 bridges surpass Venice, Amsterdam, and
London combined! Hamburg's port is the second largest in Europe, and on Sunday
morning you can enjoy the famous Fish Market along the River Elbe.
History abounds in the old merchant quarter, you can visit North Germany's largest
baroque church, the 'Michel', and the neo-Renaissance City Hall. Summertime is
a high season for culture: musicals, open air classic, jazz and rock concerts, film
festivals, art exhibits and theatre are on offer. At night, you can enjoy one of the
famous German (and Hamburg) beers and Hamburg's nightlife, Hamburg knows no
curfew. In a few hours you can reach the German capital Berlin, Denmark or The
Netherlands all with one currency.
UNSW
HAMBURG 2004 7-23 July Intensive Summer School in Germany
HWP - Hamburger Universität
für Wirtschaft und Politik
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comparative law(undergraduate only via UNSW)
overview
The comparative study of legal systems and laws is immensely valuable
not only because it enriches the mind and leads to a deeper understanding
of our own legal system, but also because of its increasing practical
importance for the purpose of harmonisation of different legal systems.
objectives
> introduce students to some of the major legal systems in the world;
> lead students to an understanding of the impact of cultural, political,
and economic factors of law;
> enable students to compare legal institutions and substantive laws of
foreign legal systems in a meaningful way with similar institutions
and laws in the Australian legal system;
> lead students to an understanding of the possibilities and limitations
in adopting foreign law and institutions into the Australian legal system;
> deepen students understanding of the Australian legal system.
topics
> the functions and aims of comparative law; comparative methodology;
> the theory of legal families and the common law/civil law dichotomy,
focusing on the German legal system (legal education, the legal
profession, the court system, sources of law, case law on torts,
litigation culture);
> adoption of foreign laws/legal systems for law reform purposes;
> comparative human rights jurisprudence;
> the European Court of Justice and its impact on European national
legal systems and the European harmonisation of laws;
> convergence of legal systems, harmonisation and unification of laws,
globalisation.
academics
Annette Marfording
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law
University of New South Wales
e: a.marfording@unsw.edu.au
p: + 61 2 9385 3721
> Annette is an expert in comparative law and in particular the German
and Japanese legal systems. Her areas of research interest also include
legal education and access to justice.
subjects
LAWS 2085 Comparative Law (UNSW students)
LAWS 2065 Comparative Law (cross-institutional students)
The text for the subject consists of prepared teaching materials, which will be
available at theUNSW COOP bookshop in June 2004.
Students will be expected to have prepared the reading prior to the first class.
eligibility
(UG) Bachelor of Laws students in their penultimate or final year of study.
timetable
LAWS 2065, 2085 Comparative Law
07 July DeAN Welcome Reception, 7pm Gästehaus der Universität
08-09 July Lectures, 9am - 12noon, Thursday & Friday at HWP.
12-14 July Lectures, 9am - 12noon, Monday to Wednesday at HWP.
15-18 July Free 4 day Long Weekend
19-23 July Lectures, 9am - 12noon, Monday to Friday at HWP.
assessment
LAWS 2065,2085 Comparative Law
80% Research essay1 (6000 words)
20% Class participation
assessment
1Research essays are to be forwarded to Annette Marfording,
UNSW Law Faculty on or before 1/11/2004.
applications
UNSW students add the subject to their academic program
in the usual way (subject number LAWS2085).
applications
Non UNSW students apply as an external award (cross-institutional)
student to UNSW (subject number LAWS2065).
HAMBURG 2004
Applications open now and close 30 April 2004
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international trade law(undergraduate & postgraduate via UTS)
overview
International Trade Law is an important area of study and international legal practice, in which specialised knowledge and problem
solving skills will be developed and students made aware of the way in which this area of the law has developed and is applied.
objectives
> understand the complex legal and political issues which relate to international trade;
> research the laws of overseas jurisdictions;
> apply relevant laws and principles to common areas of dispute.
topics
The subject deals with international trade law within the context of the WTO/GATT Agreements and its effect on the
International Trade Law environment.
> the WTO Agreements including TRIPS, GATS, TRIMS and Dispute Settlement Procedure (DSU);
> the role of the European Union (EU) in international trade, EU international trade policy; institutions of the EU;
and EU principles on trade for the internal market (common market).
> the conduct of business abroad as it relates to agency and distribution agreements, branches and subsidiaries,
and competition laws;
> the international sale of goods including the CISG;
> customs law;
> the financial aspects of exports, export credit guarantees, insurance, & carriage of exports;
> dispute resolution by arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation.
academics
Professor Katrin Cutbush-Sabine
Associate Professor, Faculty of Law
University of Technology, Sydney.
e: katrin@law.uts.edu.au
p: + 61 2 9514 3772
> Katrin is an expert in International Trade and Business Law and Comparative Law. Her areas of research interest also include
Competition Law, International Monetary Law, Company and Contract Law, EU Law, Securities, Intellectual Property Law,
International Labour Law.
Guest lectures by:
Professor Dr. Udo Mayer, Hamburg University of Economics and Politics (HWP).
Professor Dr. W. Voegeli, Hamburg University of Economics and Politics (HWP).
Legal Counsel UNICITRAL, (United Nations International Committee on International Trade Law) Vienna,
inc Ms Jenny Clift and other invited Specialists.
subjects
76051 International Trade Law (Undergraduate)
77716 International Trade Law (Postgraduate)
77740 Research Paper* (Postgraduate)
Texts
>Michael Pryles, Jeff Waincymer & Martin Davies: International Trade Law. LBC Information Services (Latest Edition).
>The Results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations: WTO The Legal Texts ISBN 92-870-1121-4.
eligibility
(UG) Bachelor of Laws students in their penultimate or final year of study.
(PG) Students eligible to undertake electives*.
*Postgraduate students who wish to enrol in the 6cp 77740 Research Paper as well as International Trade Law will need to follow the usual Research Paper approval procedures.
timetable
76051, 77716 International Trade Law
07-09 July Lectures, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday to Friday at HWP.
07 July DeAN Welcome Reception, 7pm Gästehaus der Universität
12-14 July Lectures, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Monday to Wednesday at HWP.
15-18 July Free 4 day Long Weekend
19-23 July Lectures, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday at HWP.
assessment
76051 International Trade Law (Undergraduate) 77716 International Trade Law (Postgraduate)
77740 Research Paper (Postgraduate)
80% Research essay1 (6000 words)
80% Research essay1 (8000 words)
100% Research Paper2
20% Class participation
20% Class participation
1Research essays are to be forwarded to Prof. K Cutbush-Sabine, UTS Faculty of Law on or before 1/11/2004.
2Refer to 77740 Research Paper rules.
applications
UTS students use a Enrolment or Variation of Program form to add the subject to their Spring 2004 academic program.
Non UTS students apply as a Spring 2004 cross-institutional student to UTS.
Applications open now and close 30 April 2004
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fees
The Summer School at the HWP is included in the normal fee obligations
relating to your course and carries no additional loading.
airfares
Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own airfares.
accomodation
Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation.
Accommodation recommendations:
www.schanzenstern.de
www.instantsleep.de
www.uni-hamburg.de/gaestehaus
These websites contain information on rooms and rates in
english, and are within walking distance of teaching venue.
Rooms should be booked as early as possible
(even this year or by Feb'04 at the latest) since
Hamburg tends to be fully booked out in July.
hwp contacts
Professor Dr. Udo Mayer
Professor Dr. Wolfgang Voegeli
e: mayerU@hwp-hamburg.de
e: VoegeliW@hwp-hamburg.de
Hamburg University of Economics and Politics (HWP)
Von Melle Park 9,
D-20146 Hamburg
www.hwp-hamburg.de
further information
Sharon Dou re: Comparative Law
Faculty of Law,
University of New South Wales,
SYDNEY NSW 2052
e: s.dou@unsw.edu.au
p: + 61 2 9385 3823
f: + 61 2 9385 1774
www.law.unsw.edu.au
Valda Cooper re: International Trade law
Faculty of Law,
University of Technology Sydney,
HAYMARKET NSW 2007
e: valda@law.uts.edu.au
p: + 61 2 9514 3767
f: + 61 2 9514 3400
www.law.uts.edu.au
2004 Intensive Summer School in Germany
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