LEGL3005
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides students with a general introduction to fundamental concepts and legal issues in the areas of property law and commercial law in Australia. This course adds to existing legal courses relevant to students undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Evaluate and compare approaches to the concepts of property and ownership in different legal systems.
2. Identify the main features of legislative schemes for regulating different types of property rights in Australia.
3. Explain the purpose and effectiveness of the Torrens land title registration system, including the different types of land titling systems.
4. Describe the key steps required to create registrable interests in land including mortgages and leases.
5. Apply basic legal concepts in commercial law to identify solutions to legal problems encountered by businesses in commercial dealings with consumers and other businesses.
Content
Topics in this course are:
Module 1: Introduction to Property Law
- What is Property? A Lawyer’s Perspective
- Real and Personal Property
- Legal and Equitable Property
- Intellectual Property
Module 2: Real Property and Registrable Interests in Land
- Native Title
- Registered Titles - Torrens, Strata and Community Title Systems
- Mortgages
- Leases - Commercial and Residential
Module 3: Business Dealings
- Sale of Goods
- Consumer Credit
- Insurance
- Bankruptcy
Requisite
Students enrolled in a combined Bachelor of Laws (Hons) program are not eligible to enrol in this course.
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Assumed knowledge
LEGL1001 Foundations of Law
Assessment items
Formal Examination: Problem-Based and Short Answer Formal Examination
Essay: Research Essay
Participation: Seminar Participation
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per term
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- LEGL3005 - Semester 2, 2023 (Newcastle) (PDF, 181.1 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.