| Semester 3, 2022 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Law and Justice |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: LAW5111 and LAW5112
Pre-requisite: LAW5113
Overview
This is a core course in the Juris Doctor program. [Together with LAW5113 Advanced Contract and Torts A] it is approved by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (Qld) and the Chief Justice of Queensland as meeting the contracts area of knowledge under the Supreme Court (Admission) Rules 2004 (Qld) and therefore deals with elements of Contracts, specifically: content and construction of contract; vitiating factors; discharge; and remedies.
This course continues to expand the students' knowledge of contract law. This course will build upon the understanding of the principles of the law of contract gained in LAW5113 Advanced Contract and TortsA. Specifically the aim of this course is to equip students with further knowledge of the law concerning the content of a legally enforceable contract as well as the manner in which contracts are interpreted, vitiating factors, the manner in which contracts may be performed or discharged, and the legal remedies available in the event of a breach or non-performance of a contract. Students will also further develop their research skills.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate [explain and apply] an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge [relevant to contract law], and underlying principles and concepts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise [in this area] (PO1/TLO1).
- Identify and articulate complex legal issues [relevant to contract law]; [comprehend legal and other materials]; apply legal reasoning to generate appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to legal issues; and engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives (PO2/TLO2).
- Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences (PO5/TLO5).
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Content and construction of contract [Admission Rules 3(2)] | 25.00 |
| 2. | Vitiating factors [Admission Rules 3(3)] | 25.00 |
| 3. | Discharge [Admission Rules 3(4)] | 20.00 |
| 4. | Remedies [Admission Rules 3(5)] | 25.00 |
| 5. | Assignment [Admission Rules 3(6)] | 5.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | No | 20 | 1,2 |
| Problem Solving | No | 40 | 1,2,3 |
| Time limited online examinatn | No | 40 | 1,2 |