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Location: Hobart

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 Arts and Society
Faculty of Law
Discipline Law
Coordinator Doctor Emille Boulot
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 24/02/2025 25/03/2025 14/04/2025 01/06/2025

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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 $2,124.00 $1,663.00 not applicable $2,142.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-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)

AssessmentAssessment Task 3: Tutorial participation and engagement (10%)|Assessment Task 1: Written assignment A (20%)|Assessment Task 2: Written assignment B (30%)|Assessment Task 4: Exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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