LA4037 - Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:

Enrolment in this subject is available to all students.

This subject provides students with a thorough introduction to the history and processes of bankruptcy and corporate insolvency. The subject not only equips students with the skills necessary to find, interpret and apply the law in both its legislative and adjudicative modes but also addresses the subject matter from both practical and theoretical perspectives. Topics covered include: debt recovery generally, the genesis of bankruptcy, acts of bankruptcy, sequestration, distribution, priorities, arrangements, corporate insolvency generally, receiverships, voluntary administration, liquidation and winding up, insolvent trading and cross-border insolvency.

Learning Outcomes

• An ability to analyse and critique legal issues that arise with respect to insolvency from a range of perspectives including commercial practice and public policy considerations;
• Specific skills (theoretical and practical) in interpreting, applying and analysing statutory enactments, judicial precedents and policy relating to the law of insolvency;
• An awareness of the significance of insolvency laws in business situations.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	LA3015 and LA3016
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CO3515

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc132235.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(65%); (10%); (25%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc132235.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(65%); (10%); (25%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.