International Business Transactions
Examines problems, risks, benefits, and assumptions in international commercial transactions, investments, and claims involving foreign countries.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.42 GPA, 41.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.50 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 53.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Articulate and describe some of the primary legal issues that arise in an international sale of goods transaction.
Describe and explain the function, structure, and operation of a letter of credit.
Explain the choice of law/private international law process and its significance in international commercial contracts.
Identify and summarize the main alternatives to cross-border trade as a means of conducting international business.
Identify and explain at least six sources of the “law” which may apply to international business transactions.
Source: UW Guide
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.42 GPA, 41.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.50 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 53.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
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Topics
- International commercial transactions, investments, and claims.
- Risks, benefits, and assumptions underlying business with or in a foreign country.
- Function, structure, and operation of letters of credit.
- Choice of law and private international law processes in international commercial contracts.
Skills
- Articulate and describe primary legal issues in international sale of goods transactions.
- Describe and explain the function, structure, and operation of a letter of credit.
- Explain the choice of law/private international law process and its significance in international commercial contracts.
- Identify and summarize main alternatives to cross-border trade for conducting international business.
- Identify and explain at least six sources of law applicable to international business transactions.
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