Law School

China-Australia Relations: Trade, Finance and Law

• key social, cultural, legal and economic contexts that are widely ignored or misinterpreted when discussing Chinese law and legal and political reforms;
• details of the changes in important branches of Chinese laws such as the labour contract law and judicial independence; and
• essential cultural and risk management skills for advising foreign companies entering into China and for engaging Chinese clients.

Corporate Governance for Resources Companies

Foundations of International Commercial Law

International Commercial Arbitration

This unit considers commercial arbitration in international transactions. Among the topics discussed are advantages and disadvantages of arbitration; availability of arbitration; drafting of arbitration clauses; arbitration proceedings (including problems respecting the law governing procedural and substantive questions); judicial review of arbitral awards; and enforceability of awards. Key readings are distributed, with references to internet publications.
Date: TBC
Fee: TBA
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International Trade Financing

International Sales Law

International Shipping Law

This unit covers the basic principles of shipping goods commercially under a sales contract. It focuses on the carriage of goods by sea, but also considers other forms of transportation including multimodal transportation. The main regulatory framework examined is the Hague-Visby Rules, as applied in Australia and other contracting states, but competing international frameworks for shipping is covered in a comparative context (Hamburg, Hague, Rotterdam).
Date: TBC
Fee: TBA
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Practical Issues with Chinese Contracts & Commercial Laws

This short course provides professionals with:

• an overall discussion of how the contract law works in China;
• an overall discussion of how the company law works in China; and
• an overall discussion of other Chinese commercial laws such as banking law, anti-monopoly law, environment protection law, foreign investment approval, and Shanghai free trade zone.

Date: TBC
Fee: TBA
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Foundations of Public International Law

• an understanding of the sources of public international law and the distinctive features of international legal reasoning;
• an overview of the historical, political and cultural context of international law; and
• an ability to analyse questions of public international law and to evaluate arguments concerning public international law.

Dates: 30 July to 1 August 2018
Fee: $3300
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Heritage Governance: from Global to Local

International Criminal Law

International Humanitarian Law

• the constraints on means and methods of warfare;
• the protection of civilians and prisoners of war;
• means of enforcement of international humanitarian law, including criminal prosecution and
• the relationship of the laws of armed conflict with international human rights law and national law.

International Human Rights

Law of the Sea

Government Accountability – Law and Practice

• the place of government in the modern state;
• the evolution of Administrative Law;
• the broad accountability framework; and
• the theoretical underpinnings, evolving law and practice, and regulation of various accountability or ‘integrity’ agencies.

Date: TBC
Fee: TBA
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Foundations of Law and Governance

This short course examines the fundamental principles and concepts of law and government in Australia (including the role of international law) in historical and political context.
Date: 24-25 and 27-28 July 2018
Fee: $1950
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Regulation: Theory and Practice

This course is designed to enable students to situate their regulatory experience within a firm framework of theory and principle, and to understand, analyse and criticize ongoing efforts to improve the quality of regulation.
Topics covered include:
The modern scope of regulation;

• Theories explaining its development and operation;
• Regulatory techniques; and
• The legal, economic and political environments of regulatory activity.

Date: TBC
Fee: TBA
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Climate Change and Emissions Trading

This short course critically examines in detail the Australian Government's clean energy legislation, issues for the various state governments, emissions trading schemes and carbon taxes more generally, and the international context in which they operate.
Date: 18-20 July 2018
Fee: $2530
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Corporate Governance for Resource Companies
Fundamentals of corporate governance with a particular focus on listed resources companies. Topics covered include the general principles of good corporate governance, the applicable duties of directors, stock exchange rules, the role of board committees, accounting and solvency issues.
Date: 21-24 August 2018
Fee: $2530 x 3-day short course
$3300 x 4-day short course
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Oil and Gas Agreements

The Oil and Gas Agreements course offers a unique insight into the relationship between joint-venturers, the complicated planning and approval phase of a project, transportation and delivery of product, and the long-term nature of the purchase and sale arrangements.
Date: 30 October – 1 November 2018
Fee: $2530
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Mining Law

This short course examines the economics and geology of natural resources in Western Australia; land open for mining and native title; the constitutional framework; public and private ownership of minerals; history, theory and systems of resources.
Date: 7-9 November 2018
Fee: $2530
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Construction Law

The workshop examines the fundamentals of construction law with an emphasis on their use in the context of petroleum and mining projects. The nature of resource project contracting arrangements and construction contracts will be covered along with common terms in construction contracts, risk allocation in construction contracts and contract formation.
Date: 20-23 November 2018
Fee: $3300
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Environmental Protection Law

This three-day short course will be of value to practitioners in the area and those interested in exploring the regulatory framework for environmental protection in Western Australia.
Date: 26-28 September 2018
Fee: $1950 x 3-day course
$1500 x 3-day course (NGO rate)
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Advanced Capital Gains Tax

Advanced Australian International Taxation

Taxation Law of a Foreign State (Russia)

Goods and Services Taxation

Double Tax Agreements and International Tax Law

The UWA Mediation Clinic offers a tailored mediation service to help people to resolve University, workplace, family and community conflict.

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The UWA Law School’s Visiting Scholars Program hosts academics from around Australia and overseas to undertake research and to participate in the communal life of the Law School. Approved visiting scholars are provided with a workspace, IT access and a computer (where possible) and library access. They are encouraged to participate in the academic life of the Law School and University, including seminars and public lectures.

Application process

 Prospective visitors should email the following to the visiting scholars coordinator at least three months prior to their intended visit:

• a brief curriculum vitae that includes details of academic employment, qualifications and publications
• a one- to two-page proposal outlining the research project, planned collaboration with UWA Law staff and any other activities intended during the visit
• a copy of a letter from your home university confirming that you are an academic (not a student) and will be taking sabbatical leave for the duration of your visiting academic appointment, and confirming that you will be returning to full-time employment when the visiting appointment ceases
• copy of biodata page (photograph page) of passport (if available). An appropriate visa must have been obtained to allow commencement of this appointment

Applications are considered in advance of the proposed visit and all applicants will be notified as soon as possible after a decision is reached. Any further information that is required to implement the decision will be sought at this point. The Visiting Scholars Program receives many applications from prospective visitors and unfortunately not all can be supported.

The Law School provides a Clinical Legal Education program through which our students can participate in local, national and international legal internships with law firms, courts, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and the UWA Mediation Clinic. The focus is upon social justice and commercial placements.