INSOLVENCY LAW
LAW5CIL
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit will provide an advanced course of study in insolvency law, including an examination of core principles and value relating to the work of insolvency practitioners (receivers, administrators,liquidators, trustees in bankruptcy), and the identification and analysis of the theoretical foundations of the topic. The unit will also consider the Personal Properties Securities Act (PPSA) and relevant cross-border insolvency issues.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Patrick Keyzer
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into: LMJD - Juris Doctor LML - Master of Laws LMLAW - Master of Laws LMGBL - Master of Laws in Global Business Law LMCL Master of Commercial Law OR have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theories underpinning insolvency law.
- Activities:
- Class presentation, reflective essay, take home examination
02. Understand the interaction between the insolvency provisions of the Corporations Act (Cth) and the Personal Properties Securities Act (Cth).
- Activities:
- Class presentation, reflective essay, take home examination
03. Synthesise complex information relating to asset recovery by liquidators
- Activities:
- Class presentation, reflective essay, take home examination
04. Apply advanced creative, cognitive and collaborative skills to produce and communicate a sophisticated piece of legal research.
- Activities:
- Class presentation, reflective essay, take home examination
City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mira Stammers
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 35 - 36
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
"classes start on Friday and continue the following week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentations (500 words per individual student) | 10 | 01 | |
| Research essay (1500 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Take Home Examination (3500 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |