LAW101 Law, Business & Society
Week 13
Revision Summarise your notes by topic rather than by chapter:?The Australian Legal System
?Business Planning
?Contracts
?Negligence
?Financial Difficulties
Remember there will be hypotheticals in the exam so structure your notes accordingly
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Recap:
Introduction to the Subject
Goals
?Introducing students to the Australian legal system and its relationship to society with special reference to the business community
?Providing a knowledge and skills base for those intending to pursue further legal studies
Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
?Describe and explain the function, process and development of law in Australia
?Outline the main principles of a range of areas of the law,
with a particular focus on legal issues that relate to business in Australia
?Apply these principles to the analysis of complex hypothetical problems
Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
Use appropriate practical legal skills including:
?Basic legal research techniques, including both primary and secondary sources
?Appropriate referencing using the Australian Guide to Legal Citation conventions
Topics Discussed
Topic 1:
Introduction to the Australian legal system
?History of the Australian legal system
?The Constitution
?How a common law system of law operates Legislation and Precedent
?The Australian Court system
?Alternative dispute resolution
Topics Discussed
Topic 2: Business Structures
?Features of different types of business structures
?Advantages and disadvantages of key structures: Sole trader
Partnership
Trust
Company
Topics Discussed
Topic 3: Legal Agreements
Contract Law
?Formation of contract –the required elements ?Incorporation of terms –express and implied ?Importance of terms –conditions and warranties ?How obligations and rights come to an end, including…?Remedies for breach of terms
Topics Discussed
Topic 4: Legal Duties
?Torts
Focus on negligence
Topic 5: Financial difficulties
?Bankruptcy
Relevance to sole traders, partnerships
?Corporate insolvency
Receivership, Voluntary administration, Liquidation ?Exam referencing expectations ?Past papers
?Library books
?Open book exam
?Study notes
A few practical things….
Acceptable forms of Identification in
Final Exams
?UOW Student Card –ensure the back is signed ?UOW College Student Card -ensure the back is signed
?Australian Driver’s Licence ?Passport
Calculators in Final Exams ?Only calculators with the ‘UOW Approved Calculator’ label are permitted in exams.
?Labels will not be issued at exam venues.
?Need a label??? Visit the Uni Shop or Student Central.
Multiple Choice Exams
?Ensure the ovals for your student number and name are completed.?Only complete one oval per line.
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Do not write over the barcode or the edges of the sheet.
Food and Drink in Exams
Water
?Cold or room temperature water only.?Water must be in a clear (see-through), plastic bottle with a lid.
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Any writing or labels on the bottle must be removed.
Lollies
?Only lollies are permitted in exam venues.
?Only lollies without wrapper are permitted.
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Lollies need to be placed in a clear zip-lock bag.
Reduce Stress in Exams
?Only bring items to the exam venue that are permitted for your exam.?NO calculator covers permitted in exam venues.?Arrive 30 minutes early.?Show ID at the exam entry.?No items in pockets.
?Remove labels off drink bottles, erasers, lollies etc ?Check your Section and Seat Number before your exam.?No bags are permitted in the Sports Hub. Leave your bag in Building 41 Room 104.
Final Exam Timetable
Your final exam timetable will be released on SOLS.Check your timetable before the exam and take note of your venue, authorised materials, section and seat number.Please check your timetable carefully, as extra time will not be given for failure to arrive at the correct time and place.To find out when your exam timetable will be released go to
the Key Dates page on the UOW website.
For more information visit the
Exams webpage:
https://www.doczj.com/doc/fc7674724.html,.au/student/exams
Yes –that is the end of the course!
See you in seminars for revision and exam preparation!
THE END!