LAWS3040Contracts I

Course handbook

Description

This course is one of two courses (Contracts I and II) that together provide an integrated understanding of the concepts, doctrines and theories underpinning contract law. The topics covered in this course include the law relating to the formation of contract, an introduction to the equitable concept of estoppel and contract excuses (i.e. vitiating factors that might prevent the contract from being enforced). These topics are explored in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 16 as contracts promote economic growth and development while strengthening the rule of law. The course will also focus on the development of skills in the areas of note taking, problem solving and referencing. These skills will complement and reinforce your understanding of the course content areas and will build your graduate skills portfolio.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Analyse and critically evaluate modern Australian contract law, including the transactional and policy frameworks within which it operates.

2. Create notes by reading and synthesising cases and use those notes to resolve legal problems.

3. Draft reasoned and supported legal and factual arguments relating to contract disputes, including critical judgments about their likely resolution.

4. Express contracts concepts and problem-solving clearly using relevant and accurate referencing.

Content

This course examines the general law of contract (both 'common law' and legislation) relating to:

1. Formation
2. Estoppel
3. Contract excuses

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in one of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and associated combined degree programs of

[12340] Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12341] Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12342] Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12343] Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice/Bachelor of Laws(Honours)

[12346] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12347] Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice

[12348] Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40036] Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40037] Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40129] Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40130] Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40150] Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40188] Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40189] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40272] Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40279] Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40280] Bachelor of Biomedicine/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40290] Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

[50005] Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Assumed knowledge

Successful completion of LAWS1010, LAWS1011, LAWS1020, LAWS1021, LAWS2030.

Assessment items

Participation: Compulsory attendance
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

In Term Test: Take home exam

Written Assignment: Problem solving exercise

Essay: Essay

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Course outline

• LAWS3040 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 294.5 KB)