Company Law (LW0032)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LAW-P-LW0032

This course aims to give students a broad understanding of United Kingdom corporate law, including current changes; where appropriate, reference will be made to the position in Europe. The course seeks to develop awareness of the interaction between theory and practice, and the complex issues involved in balancing the needs of business and the community. It encourages students to consider the problems involved.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Students should have studied Company Law in their home jurisdiction.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2008	11:10	13:00			Room 331, Old College

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Tutorial	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should have:
(a) a general understanding of the areas of corporate law discussed in the course;
(b) a detailed and specific knowledge of some particular areas of law within this broader framework;
(c) an introduction to major corporate law issues and debates; and
(d) a basic grounding in research skills and techniques in corporate law.

The Course looks at the new Companies Act 2006, and is taught on the basis that all provisions are in force.

Assessment Information

The course will be assessed by two essays, as follows:
(i) First Essay this essay is worth 40% of the final mark, and is to be no more than eight pages in length.
(ii) Second Essay this essay is worth 60% of the final mark, and is to be no more than 15 pages in length.