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LAWS2014: Corporations Law
2026 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. An advanced and integrated understanding of the fundamental and underlying rules, principles, concepts, and practices of corporate law that apply in Australia and the many broader contexts in which corporate law operates and develops through engagement with class activities and in completing written assessment tasks.
- LO2. An advanced ability to identify, analyse, and respond critically and creatively to legal questions by applying and integrating knowledges, reasoning, and research relevant to Australian corporate law through engagement with class activities and in completing written assessment tasks.
- LO3. An advanced understanding of respectful and ethical conduct, and an ability to recognise and reflect upon their responsibilities to the profession, the legal system, the community, and the pursuit of justice through a consideration and discussion of common corporate law scenarios in class activities and in completing written assessment tasks.
- LO4. An advanced ability to work independently and collaboratively as appropriate, and to communicate with diverse legal and non-legal audiences in ways that are effective, respectful, and persuasive through class discussions and in preparation for class activities and assessment tasks.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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