The course “Arbitration Law” plays an important role in the formation of lawyers who are focused on the international aspect of judicial and arbitration proceedings. The course is designed to address the most important topics in this broad field. Initially, the course will provide a general explanation of the concepts used, focusing further on the definitions and scope of judicial and arbitration proceedings. Further, the course will cover all types of procedures applied in International Arbitration Courts. In addition, the course will deal with the drafting of the arbitration agreement, the applicable law and the recognition of foreign decisions in national courts. The course will also provide specific knowledge on analyzing the nature and effects of the arbitration agreement, addressing issues such as determination, challenge and dismissal, as well as the obligations and rights of arbitrators, disputing parties and arbitration institutions. The course will also focus on the recently adopted law on arbitration by the Parliament of Albania.

This course aims to: - Introduce students to the concepts of international arbitration and international judicial procedures. - Introduce students to the method of drafting an arbitration contract and the terms used therein. - Provide students with knowledge in determining the applicable law in cases of resolving a conflict through arbitration procedures and explain the recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions in the country. - Examine the arbitration agreement from an arbitration law and practice perspective, shedding light on different jurisdictions in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. - Explain the importance of implementing international arbitration procedures. - Explain the procedures followed in International Arbitration Courts such as the International Chamber of Commerce, in Hong Kong, London, etc. - Develop students' critical thinking in analyzing international arbitration cases. - To introduce students to some of the concrete cases of Albanian companies in International Arbitration Courts.