LAWS6140Contracts I

Course handbook

Description

Contracts II examines the principles of contract law, including the law relating to obligations, content, excuses from performance (invalidating factors and termination) and remedies. 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 questioning, critical thinking and risk management. 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

Topics in this course are:

1. Formation
2. Estoppel
3. Contract excuses

Requisite

Students must be active in either the

Juris Doctor/Grad Dip Legal Practice program [12334];

Juris Doctor [50016];

or the Master of Laws [12333]

Assumed knowledge

LAWS6000 Legal System and Method

Assessment items

In Term Test: Take home exam

Written Assignment: Problem Solving Task

Essay: Essay

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

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Course outline

• LAWS6140 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 294.8 KB)