LAW5488 Corporations, ESG and society
Faculty of Law
LAW5488 Corporations, ESG and society is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5488
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5488
No unit lists LAW5488 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or
LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit explores significant changes in real world expectations of the relationship between corporations and society, as exemplified by the current emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in corporate governance and finance. These changing expectations are reflected in legal and regulatory developments that impose obligations on corporations in relation to important socio-political issues, including climate change, human rights and social justice issues. Corporations and corporate activity are therefore no longer concerns solely for law students who envisage a career in corporate and commercial law. Students who embark on careers in business, government, international agencies and the practice of public, environmental and human rights law will also be required to engage with the law’s increasing expectations of corporations and their leaders. This Unit will prepare students for this challenge.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class ParticipationDemonstration10%
- In-class quizQuiz / Test15%
- Group presentationPresentation15%
- Written assessmentWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of and critical understanding of major corporate theories and their links to society’s evolving conceptions of the role and responsibilities of corporations.
- 2
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of legal and regulatory developments that impose obligations or responsibilities on corporations in relation to significant socio-political issues, and an ability to apply this knowledge to critically analyse real-world scenarios.
- 3
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts in relation to corporate law, policy and theory, and discuss these matters with confidence
- 4
Work collaboratively within a group to conduct research displaying a critical understanding of appropriate research principles and methods and present the findings professionally in a group presentation incorporating real-world examples.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning 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.
Where it fits
LAW5488 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Jackie Weinberg
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5488?
LAW5488 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5488 offered?
LAW5488 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5488 have an exam?
No. LAW5488 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5488?
LAW5488 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Global society and human rights.