LAW2CTA
CONTRACT LAW A
LAW2CTA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this cornerstone subject, students will be introduced to the common law of contract in Australia. Students will use case law to analyse and apply the legal principles governing the creation, interpretation and termination of a contract. This involves the development of techniques to write case analysis, for application of legal rules of contract to fact situations, and for communication of legal opinion to advise a range of audiences.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorOz Susler
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites LAW2TOT, LAW1LIM
Incompatible subjects LAW21/22CNT or LAW2CNT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles of Australian Contract Law | Prescribed | Gooley Radan and Vickovich (3rd ed) | Lexis-Nexis Butterworths |
| Readings | Principles of Australian Contract Law Cases and Materials | Prescribed | Gooley, Radan and Vickovich (3rd ed) | Lexis-Nexis Butterworths |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of Contract Law and use it in written and oral communications
- Activities:
- Tutorials, Quiz, Assignment, exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Identify relevant common law principles governing contracts as they apply to a given fact situation
- Activities:
- Tutorials, workshops, assignment and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Be able to write a legal analysis and opinion on a contractual problem
- Activities:
- Tutorials, Assignment and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Identify the outcomes arising from alternative arguments and argue strategically on the basis of the needs of a client in a fictional scenario
- Activities:
- Tutorials and workshops. Problem solving assignment and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Demonstrate general legal analysis skills and identify and locate Australian legal information in a range of primary and secondary sources
- Activities:
- Tutorials, workshops, assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will work on problem-solving exercises in groups."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"5 face to face lectures.W10, 12, 16,21 & 22."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quiz -equivalent to 500 words | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| Problem solving Assignment ( equivalent to 1800 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Final Examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will work on problem-solving exercises in groups."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"5 face to face lectures.W10, 12, 16,21 & 22"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quiz -equivalent to 500 words | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| Problem solving Assignment ( equivalent to 1800 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Final Examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"4 face to face lectures. Weeks 31, 33, 35, 42."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quiz -equivalent to 500 words | 15 | 01, 02 | |
| Problem solving Assignment ( equivalent to 1800 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Final Examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |