Unit of Study LEGL5001 Legal Studies (2025)

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