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About the Course

‘The Arbitration of International Disputes’ is the third course of Leiden University’s series on International Law in Action. The first course covered generalities on the international courts and tribunals in The Hague, while the second course provided an insider's perspective into the work of international criminal courts and tribunals. This third course explores the major aspects of international arbitration as one of the most common method of international dispute settlement . Through this course you will gain an in-depth understanding of the various facets of international arbitration through the analysis of its role as a mechanism of dispute settlement, its institutions, the fields of law it is applicable to, and, of course, its most famous awards. The main question we will answer together during this course is "Can international arbitration contribute to the creation of a peaceful world through the settlement of disputes between States and between States and non-State actors?" In order to do so, we will learn the basic historical concepts or arbitration, as well as everything there is to know about the Permanent Court of Arbitration, based in The Hague. We will then dive into the role of international arbitration in settling disputes relating to the Law of the Sea, with a particular insight into the landmark South China Sea Arbitration. For an entire module, we will focus on investment arbitration, its principles and the procedure of the ICSID, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. We will conclude the course with a module on the interplay between state immunity and enforcement of arbitral awards. This is brought to light through the Yukos Arbitration which is a perfect illustration of the topic. This course offers you an opportunity to gain a better insight into international arbitration, its role and the current issues relating to it. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the principles and rules of arbitration. You will explore the topic through concrete examples and the most prominent arbitrations. You will also grasp the notion of international arbitration navigating between law and politics. International arbitration and The Hague go hand in hand: several key arbitration institutes are located in The Hague and important disputes were settled here through arbitration. The Hague is, so to speak, ‘the place to be for international arbitration’, especially when we are dealing with arbitration between States, or arbitration of investment disputes between foreign investors and States. Join us for the course and become an expert on international arbitration! This course is free to join and to participate in. There is the possibility to get a verified certificate for the course, which is a paid option. If you want a certificate, but are unable to pay for it, you can request financial aid via Coursera....

Top reviews

MR

Jan 21, 2020

It was a wonderful course on International Arbitration by University of Leiden. Got to learn a lot. I would like to thank Coursera and University of Leiden for such a productive course.

HH

May 31, 2025

I firlmly believe that, this course can help you increase the knowledge of arbitral issues and questions. Indeed, I have found these modules informative and useful.

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By Hunya S

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Nov 5, 2022

Great professors! This course tells you whether You have an interest in arbitration or not -- so happy!

By Melike B

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Oct 28, 2020

In general, I enjoyed this course. However, the next attempts should not be in the next 672 hours.

By OSCAR W A

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May 19, 2019

It has been really useful as an introductory course to my next Master's Degree.

By Juan P S B

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Feb 10, 2025

ES UN BUEN CURSO Y PUEDES APRENDER MUCHO DE ESTE AL IGUAL QUE PUEDES REFORZAR

By lina B

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Feb 16, 2022

It was a great experience I learned a lot in a short amount of time

By Ehsan T

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Nov 28, 2021

That was good, but I was expecting a more technical course legally.

By 朱匡胤

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May 20, 2018

是一门不错的课程，但是还是希望能够提供诸如PCA,ICSID等更多的细节内容以及参考网址文件等

By Joshua A

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Oct 11, 2021

exciting course....full of knowledge......

By Vesna S

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Mar 19, 2018

The course was fairly good and informative.

By Christian R

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Feb 11, 2024

It would be great to write an essay

By Hariton K

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Mar 21, 2024

Great learning experience

By Than Z

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Oct 12, 2021

It is good for lawyers.

By ALAA A B

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May 9, 2020

I enjoyed it very much

By DILHAN S R P

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Aug 19, 2018

a great experience

By Maira N

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Jun 8, 2022

Very interesting.

By Aravind

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Mar 24, 2025

excellent course

By Deleted A

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Jan 7, 2019

Very good

By ARUNAV H

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Jan 3, 2025

Good.

By SOUMIK M

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Nov 4, 2019

The course is very intense and full of information. However, the course lacks practical approach on Arbitration. It tends to feed the subscriber too much materials under a very limited time.

By Elizabeth N C

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Aug 3, 2021

More clarity on the activities and procedure of each treaty of the International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes but the course is interesting

By Nissankaa D

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Dec 21, 2024

Please provide an eCertificate

By Camilla S

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Oct 25, 2022

O curso é meio confuso, não explica muito na prática. Além disso, prometeram certificado com carga horaria de 12 horas e não veio no certificado enganação.

By Hossam A

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May 1, 2022

The Instructors are speaking in a monotunic voice, and their English is very heavy

Also, the course materials aren't enough