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Unit of Study LEGL5001 - Legal Studies (2024)

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Unit description

This unit is designed to introduce students to the legal system, business law, consumer law and company law and related matters. It is important for all persons, accountants and business administrators to have an appreciation of the role played by law in regulating and serving society and the business community. The legal principles will be examined in relation to commercial transactions and business and other associations. The unit will also examine the ways in which society, the legislature and the judiciary affect the lawmaking process, enabling it to meet the changing needs of society. This unit also involves the study of the law of negligence and examines corporations law with regard to formation, operation, administration, corporate governance and fundraising. This will include a detailed study of the law relating to directors and management, members' rights and financing of a corporation. We will examine in detail the Corporations Act and relevant case law.

Unit content

Module 1:  The sources of law in Australia

Module 2:  The courts and the Australian legal system

Module 3:  The laws of partnership and agency

Module 4:  The law of contract

Module 5:  The law of tort - negligence

Module 6:  Introduction to Australian company law

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Melbourne N/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
Perth N/A
Term2,5
Sydney N/A
Term2,5

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the structure of the legal system and the legal implications of problems and proposals relating to commercial transactions

explain the legal rules and principles in those areas of law that may be encountered by business professionals

analyse the legal aspects of business transactions, consumer protection laws, the duty of care principles in the law of negligence, agency, partnerships and companies, particularly in respect of the rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of agents, partners, company members and directors

analyse the legal issues in complex consumer and corporation situations and apply relevant legal principles to the resolution of these issues, and express this in clear and logical language

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Commonwealth Government, 2017, Australian Corporations Legislation, LexisNexis, Australia. ISBN: 9780409336863.
  • Lindgren, KE, 2011, Vermeesch and Lindgren’s Business Law of Australia, 12th edn, LexisNexis, Australia. ISBN: 9780409328172.
  • The following Act may be downloaded, free of charge, from http://www.austlii.edu.au: Commonwealth Government, Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), AUSTLII.
  • There is also an eBook version (ISBN: 9780409329018). Students wishing to purchase the eBook (which cannot be obtained via the Co-op) should firstly email their request to marietta.gunn@lexisnexis.com.au, who will then provide a Promotion code which enables a 15% discount. The code is then to be redeemed via the publishers Online Bookshop site: https://store.lexisnexis.com.au/. Reference for eBook: Lindgren, KE, 2011, Vermeesch and Lindgren’s Business Law of Australia, 12th edn. ISBN: 9780409329018.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection to verify their identity before attempting the proctored, online exam in this unit.

Prescribed Texts
  • The following text is an eBook available from the publisher's Online Book Store at https://store.lexisnexis.com/en-au/. Students wishing to purchase the eBook should firstly email customersupport@lexisnexis.com.au with a request for a promotion code which enables a 15% discount. The code is then to be redeemed via the publisher's Online Book Store Reference for eBook: Lindgren, KE, 2024, Vermeesch and Lindgren’s Business Law of Australia, 12th edn. ISBN: 9780409329018.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection to verify their identity before attempting the proctored, online exam in this unit.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.