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LAWS11-204: Property Law A

Description

Property Law A is a compulsory subject in the Bachelor of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject introduces the general principles of the law relating to property (real and personal property). It covers a range of topics including the meaning, purposes and categories of property, the concepts of ownership and possession, the fragmentation of proprietary interests, personal property security interests, and the Torrens system of land title. Emphasis is placed on the development of legal writing and drafting skills.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: LAWS11-204
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the following legal topics: concepts of property (real and personal property); and indefeasibility of Torrens title including compensation.
  2. Demonstrate competency in exercising the following skill at an intermediate level, with creativity, initiative and judgment: legal writing and drafting.
  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

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions:

Students must be admitted into an approved Bachelor Law degree OR Bachelor of Laws combined degree OR be an approved Law Study Abroad OR Law Exchange student.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024