Courses & Units
Contract Law LAW251
Introduction
The unit develops an understanding of the Law of Contract and the enforceability of contractual obligations in the contemporary contexts of Australian and international commercial relations. The unit also considers the development and continuing evolution of the Law of Contract, and contemporary theories of contract.
Summary
| Unit name | Contract Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW251 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Doctor Emille Boulot |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand the nature of contract law and contractual obligations and contract case law and legislation. Also understand the context of the evolution of contract law globally, theoretical challenges, values underlying contract law and dynamic changes in contract law
- Characterise the different areas of contract law and apply it to the varied areas of operation of contracts; Apply principles of contract law to hypothetical factual scenarios to assess how parties, lawyers or judges may resolve issues on those facts; Analyse critically case law and legislation in different areas of contract law; Develop problem-solving abilities, decision-making and judgment; Ability to search and annotate case-law and history; and, continue to develop collaboration skills.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral); and, Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090999 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
LAW107 and an additional 25 credit points of Law units.Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lecture: 2 hour weekly on campus Seminar: 1 hour weekly on campus (commencing in Week 2 of semester) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment Task 3: Tutorial participation and engagement (10%)|Assessment Task 2: Tutorial Draft Advices (20%)|Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment (30%)|Assessment Task 4: Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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