This course examines a range of legal issues arising from international trade.  Legal and commercial strategies have been developed to minimise the risks of international trade.  Multi trillions of dollars of goods and services are traded annually. This course examines the contractual and legal obligations involved; the major pitfalls; and recent developments.

The course concentrates on innovation, and the use of technology in international trade including blockchain, smart contracts encryption and security measures. This course deals with a wide range of electronic commerce issues, including Australian international approaches to regulating cyberspace and the Internet.

Duration: 
Tuesdays, Weeks 2-3, 5-7, 9-10 & 12 in Semester 1, 2024
Location:
UQ St Lucia (view map)
Enrolment options: 
CPD
Cost: 
$2,490 (incl. GST)
Award points: 
Seminar attendance required, but no course assessments & no # academic credit

Topics covered

Topics include: 

  • Electronic Contracts
  • Electronic Signatures
  • the Internet of Things
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Emails and Disclaimers
  • Evidence and Electronic records.

Who is the course designed for

Our CPD courses are available to professionals interested in contemporary legal issues.

Whether you're looking to acquire CPD points, expand your knowledge in a specific area of the law, or gain a general understanding of legal issues impacting your profession, our courses will equip you to go further in every possible future.

Style of learning

Our CPD participants benefit from small class sizes which encourage group discussion and debate, and 1-on-1 access to industry experts and leading researchers.

Location

This course is delivered at UQ St Lucia campus.

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Enrolment options

Registration for this course in semester 1, 2024 has closed. 

 


 Enrol as a part of a Masters degree program

This course is part of the Masters of Laws postgraduate program.

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CPD enrolment closes two weeks prior to the course start date.

No entry requirements apply, you are not required to submit assessment and your course participation cannot be used as academic credit towards a degree qualification.

Our courses count toward Queensland Law Society Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if you can demonstrate relevance to your legal practice.