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2013/14 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LAW5466M International Insolvency Law
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Professor Gerry McCormack
Email: G.McCormack@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisites
| LAW5460 | Insolvency Law |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
The general aim of the course is to impart a critical analytical understanding of International Insolvency Law. There will be a detailed consideration of the EUropean Insolvency Regulation as well as the UNCITRAL Module Law on cross-border insolvency and it's implementation in different countries. There will also be a considertation of the general principles of international insolvency law including the underlying concepts of universalism and territorialism plus an analysis of the common law and statutory vehicles for cross-border insolvency co-operation.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- Understand the scope, structure and purpose of international insolvency law including policy material and the economic and political context of the subject matter.
- Understand the part that the law pertaining to insolvency plays in the development of national economies.
- Master the conceptual building blocks of a relatively discrete but interlocking body of legal knowledge.
- Research and synthesise primary and secondary materials on law and policy pertaining to international insolvency.
- Critically evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of existing legal dispensations in the sphere of international insolvency including their implications for business and economic activity.
- Understand the role of policy actors in the process of law formation in this sphere.
- Produce a substantial piece of individual written research work reflecting the above objectives.
Syllabus
The general aim of the course is to impart a critical analytical understanding of International Insolvency Law. There will be a detailed consideration of the EUropean Insolvency Regulation as well as the UNCITRAL Module Law on cross-border insolvency and it's implementation in different countries. There will also be a considertation of the general principles of international insolvency law including the underlying concepts of universalism and territorialism plus an analysis of the common law and statutory vehicles for cross-border insolvency co-operation.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 140.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
18 hours preparation for each seminar (including completion of reading assignments) and 10 hours reading and reflection following each seminar.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
By attendance at, and participation in, seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 4,500 words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/05/2014
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