LAW2101 Contract A
Faculty of Law
LAW2101 Contract A is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 120%
- and 6 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW2101
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW2101
8 units list LAW2101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
Corequisite:
- For students enrolled in the LLB (Hons) course from 2015: LAW1111; LAW1113 and LAW1114
- For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015: LAW1100 or LAW1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104
Prohibition:
- For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015: LAW2100
Overview
Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence and content of binding promises and their enforcement or defeasibility in a market economy. It also involves a consideration of the underlying policy considerations. Contract law is taught in two units: Contract A and Contract B. Contract A covers the introduction to contract law, the formation of contracts (including capacity and formalities), privity of contract, estoppel, and the incorporation, construction and validity of contractual terms.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Tutorial participation10%
- Assignment25%
- Multiple choice quiz5%
- Participation10%
- Other5%
- Collaborative assignment25%
- Final Exam (2 hours and 30 minutes)60%
- Exam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and articulate legal issues that arise in scenarios involving contracts, including formation, privity, estoppel and contractual terms
- 2
Select and use appropriate research tools and reasoning methods to synthesise and evaluate relevant legal and factual issues
- 3
Interpret, evaluate and apply principles of contract law with awareness of broader social, economic, international and policy contexts
- 4
Engage in critical analysis and exercise professional judgement in make reasoned choices among alternative interpretations and actions
- 5
Apply legal reasoning and research to formulate appropriate responses to legal issues
- 6
Collaborate and communicate effectively and persuasively
- 7
Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tanjina Sharmin
- Dr Lisa Spagnolo
- Ms Lisa Di Marco
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW2101?
LAW2101 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after LAW2101?
LAW2101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including LAW4158, LAW4219, LAW4332, LAW4678, LAW4691 and LAW4692.
When is LAW2101 offered?
In 2020, LAW2101 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW2101?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW2101 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 120% of the final mark, alongside 7 other tasks.