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LAWS2014: Corporations Law
2025 unit information
This unit of study considers the legal structure of the corporation as an organisational form for both public and proprietary companies. It is designed as an introduction to both the general law of corporations and the Australian regulatory context. The focus of this unit is on the nature of the corporation and its governance structure. The unit covers issues such as the implications of the company as a separate legal entity, power to bind the company, duties of directors, and shareholders rights and remedies. Students will be required to evaluate critically existing corporate law and reform proposals, with particular reference to legislative policy and underpinning theory.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Law School
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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LAWS1015 or LAWS1026 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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LAWS5014 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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LAWS2012 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand and apply the key concepts and principles of corporate law to common scenarios through discussion and evaluation of hypothetical problems discussed in class
- LO2. critically assess the operation of relevant legislation and policy in the core areas of corporate law through consideration of different stakeholder perspectives
- LO3. critically evaluate the development of corporate law principles taking into account different values and perspectives
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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