LAW5662 Global issues in competition law
Faculty of Law
LAW5662 Global issues in competition law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5662
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5662
No unit lists LAW5662 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
L6005 Juris Doctor students must have completed 72 credit points of study.
B6007 Master of International Business students must have completed 24 credit points of study.
Equivalent units
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Overview
In this unit you will study and critically assess high-impact precedents and emerging issues that have shaped, and are shaping, competition laws and commercial practices around the world. This global and comparative perspective will be particularly helpful in framing the development of laws and practices in the ASEAN context, where competition laws are still new or developing. This unit caters both to future business leaders, who need to understand where the legal boundaries are in commerce, and to future law practitioners interested in this field and wishing to make an immediate impact upon graduation, whether in a law firm or as part of an in-house legal team.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5662.
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- Research assignmentWritten40%
- Take Home ExamExamination50%
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 advanced understanding of key legal principles and concepts, with clear and compelling evidence of international and comparative contexts being taken into account;
- 2
Identify legal issues with a high level of consistency and accuracy;
- 3
engage in critical, compelling and highly-reasoned legal analysis;
- 4
Demonstrate evidence of advanced creative thinking in developing sophisticated solutions to legal problems;
- 5
Conduct comprehensive research and writing in relation to competition law based on advanced knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 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
LAW5662 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5662?
LAW5662 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5662 offered?
LAW5662 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5662 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include LAW5662?
LAW5662 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Public sector governance and regulation; and Transnational economic regulation.