International Trade Law | OTHM Level 7 International Business Law Assignment 2026
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law
International Trade Law
Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to develop learner`s understanding about international trade law. Learners will focus on areas such as international competition policy, the principles and practices of international sales contracts and analyse issues associated to an organisation trading globally.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome: LO 1 Understand the concept of strategic trade, environmental competition, and preferential trade arrangements in international trade.
Task Assessment Criteria to be covered: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Assignment Brief and Guidance
Produce a report which considers how the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) promotes trade and economic development by reducing tariffs and other restrictions.
You must ensure the report;
- analyses the role of international competition policy for environmental regulations and strategic environmental protection for organisations trading globally.
- evaluates and contrasts theories of market imperfections/ distortions to measure trade barriers.
- critically evaluates types and rationales for preferential agreements.
- analyses the economic bases of the rules and principles of the GATT.
- critically analyses the workings of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and predecessor agreements.
Learners must:
- Show knowledge and understanding of the subject area
- Provide references to relevant case law and or legislation wherever appropriate.
- Be able to support answers and show evidence of wider reading appropriately
Delivery and Submission
The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1200 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Learners are expected to adhere to the word count. A 10% leeway either side of this range is permitted before the assessor is instructed to stop reading any further.
Referencing
You should use and cite a range of case law, academic and reliable sources.
A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome: LO 2 Understand the underlying principles, practices, rules, and regulations of international sales contracts.
Task Assessment Criteria to be covered: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance
Write an essay which reviews the remedies available to a buyer in the case of non-conforming goods which fall within the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (Vienna, 1980) CISG and the Sale of Goods Act 1979.
You must ensure the essay;
- analyses constitutes for the contract for sales of goods and products.
- evaluates the rights and obligations imposed under international sales contracts.
- analyses the validity of rights and obligation of international sales contracts.
- analyse the implications of making international contracts online.
Learners must:
- Show knowledge and understanding of the subject area
- Provide references to relevant case law and or legislation wherever appropriate.
- Be able to support answers and show evidence of wider reading appropriately
Delivery and Submission
The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1600 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Learners are expected to adhere to the word count. A 10% leeway either side of this range is permitted before the assessor is instructed to stop reading any further.
Referencing
You should use and cite a range of case law, academic and reliable sources.
A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome: LO 3 Be able to analyse issues associated to an organisation trading globally.
Task Assessment Criteria to be covered: 3.1, 3.2
Assignment Brief and Guidance
Produce a report which focuses on the risks and benefits associated with the mechanisms used for the finance of international trade with a particular focus on the documentary letter of credit.
You must ensure the report:
- identifies types of exchange rate, regulatory and legal, associated to an organisation trading at an international level.
- critically analyses legal rules relating to the financing of international sales.
Learners must:
- Show knowledge and understanding of the subject area
- Provide references to relevant case law and or legislation wherever appropriate.
- Be able to support answers and show evidence of wider reading appropriately
Delivery and Submission
The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1200 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Learners are expected to adhere to the word count. A 10% leeway either side of this range is permitted before the assessor is instructed to stop reading any further.
Referencing
You should use and cite a range of case law, academic and reliable sources.
A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work