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MARLSEMIN - Specialist courses and mock trial

Facts about this course:
Credits:15
Teaching semester:Covers two semesters, starting every autumn semester
Examination semester:Every spring semester
Language of instruction:English
Administrated by:The Faculty of Law
Detailed course information - Current and previous semesters:

Course content

The course is no longer available, but similar courses is offered in MARL5110 - Maritime law: Safety, Competition and EU and MARL5120 - Maritime Law in practice: Mock Trial

The course consists of:

  • A series of specialized seminars (which may vary from year
    to year to ensure that the topics are of current interest)
  • Independent work associated with a mock trial on maritime
    law. The students will be divided into teams, which, under the coaching of
    different law firms, will represent the parties. The teams will advise the
    parties on how to handle a conflict and later exchange pleadings within fixed
    time limits. Finally the case is tried before an experienced arbitration panel
    in a public hearing.

Learning outcomes

To study selected associated topics in depth, and to experience the working environment of a maritime lawyer.

Admission

To be allowed to take the exam in MARLSEMIN - Specialist courses and mock trial, you must be accepted at the Maritime Law (master's - 1 1/2 years) .

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.

Teaching

Seminars and group work

Exam information

Oral

Exam options for students with special needs

Please se Detailed regulations for the Faculty of Law, Chapter 3 regarding application, responsibilities and special measures.

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Contact us

The Faculty of Law

Visiting address: 
Urbygningen, Karl Johans gate 47

Visiting hours: 
15 Sept -14 May: 09.30 a.m.-15.45 p.m., 15. May -14 Sept: 9.30 a.m.-15 p.m.

Postal address: 
P.O. Box 6706 St. Olavs plass
N - 0130 Oslo, Norway

Phone: +47 22 85 95 00
Fax: +47 22 85 96 58
E-mail: 
Web: www.jus.uio.no/english/