law2cta contract law a
CONTRACT LAW A
LAW2CTA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine the common law of contract. Students will use case law to analyse and apply the legal principles governing the creation, interpretation and termination of a contract. This involves the development of techniques for case analysis, for application of legal rules to fact situations, and for communication of legal analysis and advice to a range of audiences.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM or co-requisite for students enrolled in LVLGE or LVLGEB or LVLG or LVLGB
Co-requisites LAW2TOT
Incompatible subjects LAW21/22CNT or LAW2CNT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles of Australian Contract Law | Prescribed | Gooley Radan and Vickovich (3rd ed) | Lexis-Nexis Butterworths |
| Readings | Principles of Australian Contract Law Cases and Materials | Prescribed | Gooley, Radan and Vickovich (3rd ed) | Lexis-Nexis Butterworths |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of Contract Law and use it in written and oral settings
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussion and concept presentations emphasising the meaning of legal terminology, students required to use new language in all discussion and written settings. Case study assessment exercise. Research essay requiring analysis of primary and secondary legal materials.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Identify relevant common law principles governing contracts as they apply to a given fact situation
- Activities:
- Frameworks for doctrines explained and illustrated in concept presentations, individual student reading and analysis of cases and concepts and in-class discussions to clarify. Case readings. Recorded strategic presentations. Case study assessment exercise. Research essay requiring analysis of primary and secondary legal materials.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
03. Use case-based contractual legal principles to arrive at a solution to the problem raised in a given fact situation
- Activities:
- Argument development and evaluation modelled through case- study examples in concept presentations, individual student reading of cases and in-tutorial discussions to clarify and evaluate applications. Recorded strategic case presentations. Case study assessment exercise.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
04. Compose a written legal opinion as it applies to a problem in Contract Law
- Activities:
- Modelled through analysis of written cases, in-class discussion and application of IPAC approach (issue, principle, application, conclusion) to case-study examples, teacher prepared guides to problem solving, model answers and problem outline checklists, flowcharts and summaries.Case study assessment exercise requiring composition of a written legal opinion and a letter to a client.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
05. Demonstrate general legal analysis skills and identify and locate Australian legal information in a range of primary and secondary sources
- Activities:
- Mandatory analysis of written cases; case-study examples in presentations and tutorials, information literacy presentations, research and analysis of key articles and cases to develop research essay. Research essay requiring analysis of primary and secondary legal materials. Library-prepared materials demonstrating use of online research databases.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
06. Identify the outcomes arising from alternative arguments and argue strategically on the basis of the needs of a client in a fictional scenario
- Activities:
- Argument development and evaluation modelled through case- study examples in concept presentations, individual student reading of cases and in-tutorial discussions to clarify and evaluate applications. Case study assessment exercise. Research essay requiring analysis of primary and secondary legal materials.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
07. Communicate effectively through writing using the principles of plain legal English
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussion and concept presentations emphasising the necessity for clarity, modelling of written case studies, assessment tasks requiring written communication to a range of audiences.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work on problem-solving exercises together - identifying issues, working out the relevant law and applying the law to the facts. It would be useful if students had access to a laptop or tablet which allows access to cases online (through Austlii or Jade Barnet) or through the Library."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Lectures occur five times a semester and will focus on skills development - problem solving and research skills - and on deeper analysis of cases or policy."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| Online quiz | 15 | 02, 05 | |
| Problem solving and research written submission | 35 | 02, 04, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBalu Rao
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work on problem-solving exercises together - identifying issues, working out the relevant law and applying the law to the facts. It would be useful if students had access to a laptop or tablet which allows access to cases online (through Austlii or Jade Barnet) or through the Library."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Lectures occur five times a semester and will focus on skills development - problem solving and research skills - and on deeper analysis of cases or policy."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| Online quiz | 15 | 02, 05 | |
| Problem solving and research written submission | 35 | 02, 04, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorOz Susler
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work on problem-solving exercises together - identifying issues, working out the relevant law and applying the law to the facts. It would be useful if students had access to a laptop or tablet which allows access to cases online (through Austlii or Jade Barnet) or through the Library."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Lectures occur five times a semester and will focus on skills development - problem solving and research skills - and on deeper analysis of cases or policy."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 06, 07 | |
| Online quiz | 15 | 02, 05 | |
| Problem solving and research written submission | 35 | 02, 04, 06, 07 |