LLAW2224 Corporate Law 1 [Drafting]

Professor Vivienne Brand

2019

4.5

1 x 90-minute lecture weekly
1 x 50-minute tutorial fortnightly

1 Admission into BLAWLP-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
1a Admission into BLAWLPG-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry)
1b Admission into BLAWLPR-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
1c Admission into BLAWLPRG-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry)
1d Admission into BLAWLPRH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
1e Admission into BLAWLPRGH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry) (Honours)
2 1 of LLAW1224, LLAW2103
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e) and 2)

1 of LLAW2323, LLAW3102 has been successfully completed

This topic provides an introduction to the regulation of companies in Australia and to the key alternative structures relied upon for commercial activity (including partnerships, associations and sole trading). Company formation, the internal regulation of companies and company relations with outsiders are also considered.

This topic aims to:

give students an introductory understanding of the operation of company law in Australia
introduce students to the foundations of good drafting of letters of advice

On completing this topic students will have:

an understanding of the regulation that has been developed and enforced by parliament and the courts in relation to the corporate form
a conceptual foundation in relation to corporate law, forming a basis on which further detailed knowledge can be built
skills in analysing and applying corporate law principles in the context of problem scenarios
the ability to recognise and compare a range of alternative, non-corporate business structures that provide a context for the coverage of companies
legal letter writing skills

Key dates and timetable

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