This course introduces the legal principles, institutions, and procedures governing dispute resolution in international trade, with a practical focus on how the system operates in real-world contexts. It examines the dispute settlement framework of the World Trade Organization, its distinctive significance within international law, and the impact of contemporary geopolitical tensions on its effectiveness and legitimacy. The course also considers future trajectories while developing students’ ability to critically assess the balance between trade liberalization, state sovereignty, and evolving global challenges.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Law students, MBA students, Economics students, and all others interested in the area.
PREREQUISITES: Completed Intermediate/12th Std. with any combination
INDUSTRY SUPPORT: This course is relevant to institutions such as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), export–import enterprises, multinational corporations, international organizations, policy think tanks, and law firms engaged in trade and investment disputes. It provides practical understanding of international trade dispute resolution, supporting careers in trade compliance, arbitration, international litigation, and policy advisory roles.