Fundamentals of Contract Law

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You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:

• RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject explores the fundamental principles of contract law. It examines the requirements for the formation of a contract and examines the agreement, form or consideration, formalities, privity and capacity. It also considers the contents and construction of a contract, including express and implied terms, as well as excluding or limiting terms. The unit provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further and more specific contract law studies as part of Advanced Contract Law in the Juris Doctor.

The assessment alignment list below shows the assessment tasks against the learning outcomes they develop. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

• Assessment Task 1 - Linked CLOs 3,4 (20%)
• Assessment Task 2 - Linked CLOs 3,4 (30%)
• Invigilated Exam - Linked CLOs 1,2,4 (50%)

Current study term: 18 Jul 21 to 24 Oct 21

Next study term: 27 Feb 22 to 05 Jun 22