law5lie law, innovation
LAW, INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LAW5LIE
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to provide an in-depth study of the legal, business, and technology issues related to building high growth companies through the use of novel technologies,entrepreneurial management, and venture capital. The subject will cover various legal and business issues including: incorporation, IP protection, corporate finance, securities laws and building the business. Students will be encouraged to discover and develop the skill set necessary to advise, manage or build high growth businesses. The subject is designed to reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of entrepreneurship. It will attempt to expand each student's skill set to include: what makes a good entrepreneur, linkages of technology to entrepreneurship, and novel legal responses to issues.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMira Stammers
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in a LAW PG program or approval of director of LLM programs LMJD, LMLAW,LMGBL and LLME
Co-requisites NA
Incompatible subjects NA
Equivalent subjects NA
Special conditions NA
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Students will be provided with a range of resource material through the LMS. | Recommended | various | various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information relating to legal issues experienced during the life-cycle of a start-up.
- Activities:
- Lectures, simulations, problem-solving exercises that involve complex legal issues.
02. Articulate a broad and deep knowledge of the legal, business, ethical and technology issues related to building high growth companies through the use of novel technologies, entrepreneurial management, and venture capital.
- Activities:
- Presentations/scenarios, problem-solving exercises, exam
03. Communicate effectively with non-specialist audiences, interpreting and transmitting complex knowledge, skills and ideas relating to entrepreneurial ventures.
- Activities:
- Preparation of a memorandum of advice in language appropriate for client comprehension, workshop discussion, teamwork and exercises.
04. Reflect on and critique a range of approaches taken in a given fact situation to protect an entrepreneur's new venture.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops, readings, discussion
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