School Of LawLaw of AssociationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 201057.1
Discipline: BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
201054 Equity & Trusts
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 2826 Juris Doctor.
About this Unit
This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal and practical requirements involved in creating, operating and winding up associations, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and officers, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders. It is expected that students will be able to propose solutions to legal problem questions and issues relating to commercial associations with a focus on corporate law displaying a clear and coherent argument that evidences legal research, legal reasoning and professional judgement in responding to issues relating to commercial associations with a focus on corporate law.
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