UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

LAW2103 Contract

Faculty of Law

LAW2103 Contract is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs LAW1111 and LAW1115 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Not offered
Assessment: Exam 60%; and 2 other tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

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Requisites

Before LAW2103

Prerequisites

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Prohibitions

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After LAW2103

3 units list LAW2103 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence, content and defeasibility of legally-binding promises, and the theoretical basis of this law. In this unit you examine the formation of contracts (including agreement, intention, consideration and certainty), capacity to contract, the enforceability of contracts (including privity), and the content and interpretation of contracts. You also examine vitiating factors, performance and discharge of contracts (including through termination for breach), and remedies relevant to contracts.

Offerings in 2027

The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for LAW2103.

Assessment

Multiple-choice quizQuiz / Test
15%
Collaborative written assignmentWritten
25%
Final examExamination
60%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Demonstrate an understanding of key principles of contract law.
2
Identify and articulate contract law issues in factual scenarios.
3
Critically analyse and apply case law and legislation, and use appropriate legal reasoning, to respond to contract law issues.
4
Collaborate effectively in developing responses to contract law issues.
5
Communicate effectively and persuasively.

Workload and teaching

Seminars36 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.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW2103?

You need LAW1111 and LAW1115 before you enrol.

What can I take after LAW2103?

LAW2103 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including LAW2113, LAW4565 and LAW4570. Those lead on to 5 units in all.

When is LAW2103 offered?

LAW2103 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

How much work is LAW2103?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does LAW2103 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 2
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Law

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 2027