Structured class participation (20%):

In this assessment, students will be allocated a specific class to be on call for their participation marks. Students who are on call will be expected to ask and answer questions during that on-call session that demonstrate a sound understanding of the prescribed readings. Students who are on call will be expected to build on points made by the lecturer and other students during class discussions.

This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO1) by requiring students to accurately apply the key provisions of relevant insolvency statutes from relevant jurisdictions considered in the unit to common commercial situations concerning insolvency that are discussed during their on-call class. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO2) by requiring students to demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the central rules, policies and principles of insolvency law from a comparative perspective during their on-call class contributions. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO3) by requiring students to demonstrate the cognitive and technical skills for critical evaluation in comparing the various jurisdictional solutions to common insolvency law problems discussed during their on-call class.

Essay outline and annotated bibliography (short release) (10%):

Students will prepare an outline of their research essay (as approved by the lecturer) and is due 12 April 6pm (Sydney Australia time). The outline should specificy the headings and sub-headings to be used in their essay and provide a brief outline of the material arguments and points that will be discussed under each heading. An annotated bibliography will follow the essay outline, which must list 10 different scholarly sources (books, book chapters, articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and/or relevant cases from the jurisdictions compared in the unit). Each of the sources should be summarised in a way that demonstrates how they will add to the argument in the essay. Students must also explain how they found the sources (searching the Library catalogue is highly recommended, in which case list what search terms were used in your searches). Maximum word limit is 1,500 words.

This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO1) by requiring students to accurately apply the key provisions of relevant insolvency statutes from relevant jurisdictions considered in the unit to common commercial situations concerning insolvency that are relevant for their selected essay topic. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO2) by requiring students to demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the central rules, policies and principles of insolvency law from a comparative perspective as appropriate for their essay topic. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO3) by requiring students to demonstrate the cognitive and technical skills for critical evaluation in comparing the various jurisdictional solutions to common insolvency law problems arising from their chosen essay topic. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO4) by requiring students to accurately apply their knowledge and skills with autonomy to execute a substantial research-based project in the insolvency law field.

Research essay (long release) (70%):

Students will complete a research essay on a topic approved by the Lecturer. A list of sample topics will be provided by 12 noon on Day 1 and the essay is due for submission on 26 April 6pm (Sydney Australia time). A maximum word limit of 4,500 words applies (footnote references and headings do not count). Students may select their own essay topic with approval from the lecturer. 

This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO1) by requiring students to accurately apply the key provisions of relevant insolvency statutes from relevant jurisdictions considered in the unit to common commercial situations concerning insolvency that are relevant for their selected essay topic. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO2) by requiring students to demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the central rules, policies and principles of insolvency law from a comparative perspective as appropriate for their essay topic. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO3) by requiring students to demonstrate the cognitive and technical skills for critical evaluation in comparing the various jurisdictional solutions to common insolvency law problems arising from their chosen essay topic. This assessment will satisfy Learning Outcome (LO4) by requiring students to accurately apply their knowledge and skills with autonomy to execute a substantial research-based project in the insolvency law field.

Word Limit Penalty: A piece of assessment which exceeds the prescribed word limit will attract a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the piece of assessment for every 100 words, or part thereof. The total word count for essay and other written assessments will exclude all footnotes, and any bibliography (if required). 

Use of editors or proof-readers: The use of assistance in preparing and editing assessment tasks in this unit of study is strictly prohibited. Assistance includes human and automated writing tools (not including spell checking). The use of Studiosity does not breach this rule but must be acknowledged.

Special consideration: Successful grants of Special Consideration may involve alternative tasks, as appropriate.

Assessment requirement to pass a unit of study: A student must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks set out in this Unit of Study in order to obtain a Pass mark and grade (or above); otherwise an Absent Fail grade will be recorded as the student’s result for this Unit of Study.