Course overview
This course equips students with knowledge and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate law within the contemporary Australian regulatory environment. Through a forward-thinking curriculum incorporating global perspectives, students will explore essential topics such as corporate formation, governance, directorial duties, and the management of financial distress, including winding up of companies, while also considering sustainability and social responsibility in corporate law practice. Through practical activities and real-world case studies, students will develop their legal analysis and problem-solving skills, enabling them to apply corporate law principles to complex factual problem-based scenarios. It is a compulsory course that meets the accreditation requirements for company law and provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive as legal professionals in an increasingly complex and interconnected corporate landscape.
- Fundamental Principles
- Governance And Finance
- Financial Distress And Current Issues
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse and synthesise the fundamental principles of corporate law and apply them to resolve common and complex legal scenarios
- Articulate corporate law principles and construct well-reasoned legal arguments in both written and oral forms, incorporating digital tools for research and presentation
- Exercise judgment to address corporate law problems and transactions
- Reflect on the ethical implications of corporate law from a relevant legislative or policy perspective, considering social and cultural diversity
- Communicate in a professional and effective manner, recognising different stakeholder perspectives