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LAW5660 · Global issues in private and commercial law
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Law
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit considers global issues in private and commercial law. The content of the unit will vary each offering to reflect contemporary issues, current concerns, latest research, and teacher expertise. Global Issues units in the faculty of law are run as part of its Prato program.
Offerings
The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class participation | Demonstration | 10% | — |
| 2 | Choose your own corporate scandal discussion | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 3 | Class quiz | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 4 | Group presentation | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 5 | In-class exam | Examination | 50% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- LAW4901 — Global issues in private and commercial law
Learning outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge and demonstrated understanding of key global issues in private and commercial law;
- Critically analyse and persuasively evaluate key global issues in private and commercial law, contextualised within a broad range of practice, policy and theoretical perspectives;
- Undertake research, in order to develop a detailed investigation, analysis, and comprehensive evaluation of complex information related to key global issues in private and commercial law;
- Demonstrate highly engaging, detailed and persuasive communication in a range of formats and for diverse audiences.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 36 hours |
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