FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW
LST5CCL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore some of the core principles of contract law, consumer protection and the law of negligence. Students will discuss various business structures including the law relating to the incorporation of companies. Students will examine the practical operation of the law in the business environment. This unit adopts a skills-based learning approach. It does this through teaching the basic techniques of problem solving.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Meredith Jones
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
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 | Law in Commerce | Prescribed | Sweeney, OReilley and Coleman.6th Edition 2016 | LexisNexis |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be able to analyse cases and interpret statutory provisions relevant to company and commercial law and apply them appropriately to the facts.
- Activities:
- Students will practice these skills in tutorials and then tested in the Class tests, the assignment and the end of semester exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Be able to examine and apply to fact situations the legal principles relating to corporations and discuss problems calling for advice to a client, and compose a legal opinion which applies to relevant situations.
- Activities:
- Students will practice the skill of problem solving in tutorials and then tested in the assignment and the end of semester exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Be able to identify the main principles applicable to contract law and explain how these principles apply to commercial transactions.
- Activities:
- Students will discuss this material in tutorials and tested in the assignment and the end of semester exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerstin Steiner
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Final take home examination (3000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meredith Jones
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Final take home examination (3000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meredith Jones
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 32 - 42
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Final take home examination (3000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meredith Jones
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 47
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day in week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Final take home examination (3000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meredith Jones
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Mid semester Assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Final take home examination (3000 word equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |