International Sales LawLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student understands the interplay between statutory default rules such as the CISG and contracting standards regulating international sales . Student will learn the general knowledge of international sales contract planning and drafting.

Content

- The UN Convention on International Sales of Goods (CISG)
- Application of the CISG in international sales contracting
- Application of international contracting standards for sale of goods

Qualifications

Law of obligations or a contract law course recommended, but not necessary.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-5

Materials

1. Lookofsky, J. Understnding the CISG (Worldwide edition) 2017 9788757434255 (This book is a brief introduction, which works as basic background knowledge)
2. Insitute of International Commericial Law https://iicl.law.pace.edu/cisg/cisg (contains the text of the CISG in several languages, background materials, cases etc.)
3. More materials will be delivered during the course
Convention on the International Sale f Goods (CISG) see above
Kauppalaki/ Finnish Sale of Goods Act 27.3.1987/35 will be delivered during the course

Further information

There will be a list of the most important concepts in moodle before the course begins. The students are asked to find the translations in their own language. The concepts will discussed together in the beginning of the course. This course is recommended as a basic course for students, who want to focus on international business and/or proactive contracting in their Master Studies.
On the Bachelor level there are two courses in International Trade; this one and the course on maritime and transportation law.

Execution methods

Lectures, team and seminar work (16hours) and a written home exam.

Accomplishment methods

Active participation in the seminar work and a home exam.
Assessment: 80 % home exam and 20 % seminar work.
The questions of the home exam will be delivered in moodle, when the seminar has been held.