LAW3112 Corporations law
Faculty of Law
LAW3112 Corporations law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 7 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW3112
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW3112
7 units list LAW3112 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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- LAW4219The law of financial transactionsNo reviews yet
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Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later: LAW1111; LAW1114; LAW1112; LAW1113; LAW2101; LAW2102; LAW2112; LAW2111
For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015: LAW1100 OR LAW1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104; LAW2102
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit critically examines the body of legal rules that govern the formation, management, financing and winding up of Australian corporations. Specific topics include: choice of the corporate business form, formation and characteristics of a corporation, the corporate constitution, corporate finance, share structure and membership, constitution and powers of the corporate organisation (board and general meeting), corporate authority, governance of the corporation, directors' duties, shareholders' remedies, administration and winding up of the corporation.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online QuizOther20%
- Written AssignmentAssignment20%
- Final ExaminationExam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically evaluate the law relating to corporations in a broader regulatory, social or economic context;
- 2
Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to interpret legal conclusions and professional decisions ;
- 3
Identify, research, synthesise and evaluate relevant legal, factual and policy issues, including interpreting and applying relevant provisions of the Corporations Act;
- 4
Demonstrate cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues and generating appropriate responses and developing new understandings;
- 5
Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives; and
- 6
Communicate effectively and persuasively to specified audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jennifer Hill
- Mr Steve Kourabas
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW3112?
LAW3112 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after LAW3112?
LAW3112 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including LAW4129, LAW4219, LAW4533, LAW4691, LAW4692 and LAW4693.
When is LAW3112 offered?
In 2020, LAW3112 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW3112?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW3112 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.