Insolvency Law (UniSA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 1115
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Course ID
207361
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Law
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sulette Lombard
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an advanced understanding of Insolvency Law, both in the context of personal insolvency (bankruptcy) and corporate insolvency. Process and consequences of bankruptcy and liquidation; assets available for distribution in the case of bankruptcy and liquidation; administration and termination of bankruptcy and liquidation; alternatives to bankruptcy; company reorganisation; secured creditors and receivership; cross-border insolvency.

Course learning outcomes

  • Examine Insolvency Law principles relating to corporate insolvency and personal insolvency.
  • Apply Insolvency Law principles relating to corporate insolvency and personal insolvency.
  • Analyse aspects of Insolvency Law principles and evaluate the values and ideologies supporting those principles.
  • Consider and assess contemporary legal developments and/or likely future developments through law reform in the Insolvency Law context.
  • Develop and enhance skills of effective problem solving, legal research, and written communication within the Insolvency Law context.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24097
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 199
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
24 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
12 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 1022
Class number
Class number 24098
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
25 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
13 May - 27 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 20553
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
24 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
12 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 20552
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
27 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
15 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 20551
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
14 May - 28 May Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 20549
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314
14 May - 28 May Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 314
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 20548
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
14 May - 28 May Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LAWS3072 Insolvency Law at the University of South Australia

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