3-Day Online Course on Dispute Resolution in International Trade Law by NALSAR [5 Experts]: Enrol by Dec 10

About NALSAR

NALSAR University of Law established by Act No. 34 of 1998 has been recognised by the Bar Council of India & University Grants Commission. It has been graded as Category-I University by the UGC under Categorisation of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy Regulations, 2018. NALSAR has been accredited by NAAC with ‘A++’ grade.

About NALSAR’s Dispute Resolution in International Trade Law: Special Reference to India

Dispute settlement lies at the heart of the rules-based multilateral trading system. The WTO Dispute Settlement System (DSS) is often described as the “crown jewel” of the WTO, offering members a structured and legally binding process to resolve trade conflicts. For India, participation in this system has been more than a matter of defending commercial interests; it has also served as a platform to assert developmental priorities, safeguard food security concerns, and contest unfair trade practices.

This course introduces participants to the dynamics of dispute resolution in international trade law, with a special reference to India’s experience. It traces the evolution of the DSS, highlights India’s active role in shaping WTO jurisprudence, and places these developments against the backdrop of contemporary global trade tensions. Through case studies, discussions, and simulations, learners will explore how disputes are not merely legal contests but also reflect deeper political, economic, and developmental challenges.

The course is designed to blend conceptual clarity with practical application. It does not limit itself to doctrinal understanding of WTO law, but situates India’s engagement in a wider context — one that involves strategic litigation choices, negotiation of trade-offs, and long-term policy implications. At a time when the DSS itself is facing a crisis of legitimacy and functionality, examining India’s approach provides critical insights into both the strengths and limits of international economic law.

Eligibility

Candidates who are pursuing graduation or had graduated are eligible to register.

Modules

• The WTO Dispute Settlement System: Structure, Objectives, and Evolution
• Who participates In WTO Dispute Settlement System
• Overview of Stages In WTO Dispute Settlement System
• Panel Adjudication, composition and Challenges
• Appellate Review In WTO Dispute Settlement System
• Compliance and Enforcement in WTO Dispute Settlement System
• ADR Mechanisms in WTO Dispute Settlement System
• Reform Proposals: Strengthening Legitimacy, Transparency, and Developmental Balance
• Substantive Issues and India’s Experience in WTO Disputes (I)
• Substantive Issues and India’s Experience in WTO Disputes (II)
• Where WTO stands today and what is its Future?

Course Instructors

1. Amb. Ujal Singh Bhatia (Former Appellate Body Chairperson and India’s Ambassador to the WTO)
2. Prof. Werner Zdouc (Former Director, Appellate Body Secretariat, WTO)
3. Prof. Abhijit Das (International Trade Policy and WTO Expert, Former Head of Centre for WTO Studies, New Delhi)
4. Dr. Rosmy Joan, Associate Professor of Law, NALSAR
5. Dr. Eluckiaa A., Assistant Professor of Law, NALSAR

Duration

December 12 – 14, 2025

Last Date to Enrol

December 10

Mode

Live sessions will be conducted online by the academicians, professionals and industry experts during weekend. Soft copy of the reference materials will be provided to the candidates.

If the enrollments are more than 100, then the University may conduct the classes in different batches on different dates.

Course Fee

Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand Rupees only)

Note: Course Fee once paid is not refundable.

Award of Certificate 

Course Completion Certificate: Candidates securing 50% or more in the Assessment Test will be awarded the ‘Course Completion Certificate’.

Certificate of Participation: All other enrolled candidates will be awarded ‘Certificate of Participation’.

Enrolment Procedure

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