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 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW1111 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW2101
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW2101
2 units list LAW2101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Collaborative assignmentWritten25%
- Tutorial participationDemonstration10%
- Multiple choice quizQuiz / Test5%
- Final examExamination60%
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
- Workshops18 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
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW2101?
You need LAW1111 before you enrol.
What can I take after LAW2101?
LAW2101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including LAW2102 and LAW2112. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is LAW2101 offered?
In 2025, 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 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.