lst2fla finance law
FINANCE LAW
LST2FLA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students in this subject will be given a broad introduction to areas of law relevant to the banking and finance industry. They will also be introduced to Australian legal institutions and methods. Topics covered include contract law, the legal relationship of financial institutions and customer, payment systems, and lending and securities. This subject is suitable for second year undergraduates with no prior knowledge of law and for undergraduates who have previously completed a business law subject and who wish to explore further the operation of law within the context of banking and finance.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnn Wardrop
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW3BFL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the relevant banking and finance law applicable to a given fact situation.
- Activities:
- Tutorial problems, quizzes, take-home examination and final examination, tutorial problem solving
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Distinguish the legal relationships between parties using different forms of payment instruments.
- Activities:
- Tutorial problems, quizzes, take-home examination and final examination, tutorial problem solving
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Characterise the legal basis of different types of financial accommodation and security that are commonly used in personal and business finance and be conversant with relevant consumer protection initiatives in the area.
- Activities:
- Tutorial problems, quizzes, take-home examination and final examination, tutorial problem solving
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Present a legal argument in writing supported by appropriate legal authority.
- Activities:
- Take-home examination and final examination tutorial problem solving
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnn Wardrop
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 33 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 32
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| five online quizzes | totalling 30-minutes | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 1,000-word take-home examination | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |