LAWS11-201: Contract Law A

Description

Contract Law A is a compulsory subject in the Bachelor of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject examines the nature and preconditions of contractual liability. This includes study of the requirements for the formation of a contract, the law's approach to terms that comprise a contract, and the various ways in which a contract might be discharged. Emphasis is placed on the development of the following skills: dispute resolution and collaboration, and legal ethics and professionalism.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of the following legal topics: rules of formation of contracts; content of contracts; construction of contract terms; and discharge of contracts.
2. Demonstrate competency in exercising the following skill at an intermediate level, with creativity, initiative and judgment: dispute resolution and collaboration; and legal ethics and professionalism skills.
3. Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to: learning and working independently and reflectively; behaving ethically and responsibly; and managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2020 [Standard]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]

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