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Accredited Specialisation


Areas of Accredited Specialisation & Key Dates

Business Law

Assessment for Accredited Specialisation in Business Law focuses on advice and guidance to small and medium-sized enterprises. As well as providing high level legal advice, specialists are expected to have a sound understanding of the business issues facing their clients. In 2012, the assessment will consist of one written exam (extended response and short-answer) as well as a take-home assignment and simulated client interview.

Knowledge and skills

Group A - Major topics
  • Buying and Selling a business
  • Business Structures
  • Securities & Guarantees
  • Taxation
  • Leases
  • Employment
  • Intellectual Property
  • Franchising
  • Trade Practices and Fair Trading
Group B - Other topics
  • Insolvency
  • Insurance
  • Incorporated Associations
  • Planning & Environmental matters
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Privacy

Assessment tasks comprise of:

  • Written examination (extended response and short answer)
  • Take home Assignment
  • Simulated Interview

Note: Assessment arrangements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent Application Guidelines for details.

Application: The next assessment program is being held in 2012

For the record

  • First assessment program in Business Law: 1991
  • Number of accredited practitioners: 103
Contact

For further information or to receive updates on assessment programs contact:
Accredited Specialisation
Ph: (03) 9607 9460
Email: special@liv.asn.au