LAW6073 - Business Law and Practise

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

The module will cover the key principles of corporate law in England and Wales. You will be introduced to the concept of the company as a separate legal entity before considering limited liability, the corporate veil, a company’s constitution, as well as the role of directors who manage a company on a day-to-day basis, and shareholders who have invested in the business. You will be introduced to the internal processes and procedures that need to be followed within a company together with associated reporting requirements and liaison with Companies House. You will be encouraged to think critically about issues such as minority protection, majority rule, and the separation of ownership and control in order to enable them to apply these key concepts to problem-based scenarios.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module is to be delivered using a series of 3-hour workshops as per the published timetable.. Pre activities will be supported by Present 3-hour workshops which will be devoted to a discussion of legal theory, core corporate processes and procedures, as well as a consideration of simulated real-world issues in company law. Students will work in groups to discuss, prepare and then present solutions to complex problem-based scenarios. Finally, Present workshops will be supported further by the provision of weekly Post activities for each session. It goes without saying that attendance at class is imperative for you to succeed.

Workshops will serve multiple purposes. They introduce students to new legal topics, deepen their understanding of complex concepts, and enhance their practical skills relevant to the legal profession. Workshops will involve a combination of presentations, discussions, case studies, simulations, and group activities to create an engaging and immersive learning environment.

Workshops
Hours: 60
Intended group size: 60

Guided independent study
Hours: 240

Further details relating to assessment
The exam will include SQE style questions as well as an essay or problem scenario to help students understand the requirements of the SQE and develop the skills required to be successful.

The Problem based scenario is intended to develop and assess a different set of skills. It is a multi-issue real world scenario that requires you to undertake independent research, to apply your findings to the given scenario and to provide the client with both appropriate legal advice and commercially relevant guidance. As such, students will be expected to review the scenario, research relevant statutory provisions and case law, identify the relevant procedural requirements under the Companies Act 2006 as well as the Model Articles, apply the law to the material facts of the situation, and to outline potential solutions.

Assessment:

001 Exam including MCQ; 2 hours; end of semester 1 50%
002 Coursework Problem Based Scenario; 2,000 words; end of semester 2 50%

Fact File

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Level - 6
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL

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