LAW, INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LAW5LIE
2019
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.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Mira Stammers
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in LMJD or LML or LMLGBL or LMCL or LMLAW or LMLE or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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, take home assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
City Campus, 2019, Week 16-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mira Stammers
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 16 - 22
One 4.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class discussion/presentations/exercises (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One memorandum of advice (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One take-home assignment (2500 words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 04 |