II/06 Dispute Settlement

Lectures on the basic principles, institutions, and proceedings of the WTO dispute settlement system as well as on WTO dispute settlement practice to date. Case law relating to jurisdiction of and access to the system and rules of interpretation and burden of proof is extensively discussed. Also the rules of conduct, the remedies for breach of WTO law and the special rules and assistance for developing-country Members are dealt with in detail. The course concludes with a day-long simulation exercise.

We welcome interested individuals as weekly students in this course. As a weekly student you do not need any knowledge of the field to participate. The price of signing up to this course as a weekly student is CHF 1'500.

In order to participate in this course, join our MILE Programme or sign up as a weekly student. Contact us if you require more information and we will gladly be of assistance.