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Advanced Contract Law
Postgraduate | RMI-OJD115 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
View information for 2019 course intakeAdd to your contract law knowledge with your study of vitiating factors including misinformation, abuse of power and illegality, and the related concepts of equitable estoppel and restitution. Then explore ways contracts may be legally discharged.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
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Advanced Contract Law
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:
- knowledge of a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of Australian contract law including a sound understanding of the grounds on which a contract may be deemed void, rescinded and/or terminated and the ability to identify the various forms of relief and remedies which may be available in these circumstances
- demonstrate sophisticated and advanced cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to contract law and generate appropriate responses
- the capacity to articulate and apply those principles to specific fact scenarios and come to a well-reasoned conclusion on the relevant legal obligations and likely outcomes
- the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively to a range of different audiences.
- Drafting Skills
- Performance & Termination of Contracts
- Remedies for Breach of Contract
- Detrimental Reliance and Unjust Enrichment
- Frustration
- Vitiating Factors: Misinformation
- Vitiating Factors: Abuse of Power This topic continues the examination of important principles of contract law
- Vitiating Factors: Rescission
This subject builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Fundamentals of Contract Law. This unit is designed to provide an overview of the vitiating factors affecting contracts, including misinformation, abuse of power and illegality. This unit will also introduce students to key related concepts, such as equitable estoppel and restitution. Finally, as part of this subject, students will study the various ways in which contracts may be discharged and/or terminated and the relevant remedies and relief which may be available in these circumstances.
- Memorandum of Advice (30%)
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Multiple Choice (20%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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