BLAW20001 Principles of Company Law

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 50%

Is BLAW20001 hard?

BLAW20001: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (10 reviews).

What you learn

The Australian law on companies: how they are set up, run, funded and wound up, and what directors owe.

After it you can

• Explain a company's legal status and structure
• Identify directors' duties and when they are breached
• Apply company law rules to practical problems

What you need first

BLAW10001

• BLAW10001 Principles of Business Law

Careers

• Required for CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) accreditation (Accountant) in Accounting

How it’s assessed

Participation 15%, Assignments 25%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 50%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2016–2020)

• Most found it interesting and practical, with insight into how companies work, but challenging and not an easy high mark; some content is dry.
• Tutorials are key for learning the IRAC answer structure the assignment and exam expect; one reviewer felt tutorial quality varied and feedback was limited.
• Lectures were widely praised as clear. Tip: build good summary notes during semester and practise answering problem questions.

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Quick answers

When is BLAW20001 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking BLAW20001?

Needs BLAW10001.

Does BLAW20001 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 15%, Assignments 25%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 50%.

Is BLAW20001 hard?

From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most found it interesting and practical, with insight into how companies work, but challenging and not an easy high mark; some content is dry.

What do students say about BLAW20001?

Most found it interesting and practical, with insight into how companies work, but challenging and not an easy high mark; some content is dry. Tutorials are key for learning the IRAC answer structure the assignment and exam expect; one reviewer felt tutorial quality varied and feedback was limited. Lectures were widely praised as clear. Tip: build good summary notes during semester and practise answering problem questions.

Can I take BLAW20001 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate BLAW20001?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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