LAW2112 Property A
Faculty of Law
LAW2112 Property A is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 11 units, leading on to 15 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW2112
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After LAW2112
11 units list LAW2112 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- LAW3111EquityNo reviews yetCoreq
- LAW3402Property BNo reviews yet
- LAW4158Indigenous peoples and the lawNo reviews yet
- LAW4219The law of financial transactionsNo reviews yet
- LAW4311Succession lawNo reviews yet
- LAW4522RemediesNo reviews yet
- LAW4678International criminal justiceNo reviews yet
- LAW4691Comparative election lawNo reviews yet
Overview
The unit examines theories of private property, the concept and categories of real and personal property; the interface between contractual and property rights; the nature of types of property right including freehold and leasehold estates, easements and mortgages; modes of creating and transferring the rights in law and equity; possession as a source of title.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Class testIn class test30%
- Tutorial participationParticipation10%
- Final examExam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically evaluate the purpose and scope of property rules with reference to relevant theories of property or broader perspectives
- 2
Apply interpretive techniques to synthesize legal principles from judicial decisions and legislation
- 3
Engage in critical analysis and use professional judgment to make reasoned choices among alternative interpretation and actions
- 4
Research, interpret and apply property law principles to generate appropriate responses to problem scenarios and legal issues
- 5
Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive
- 6
Learn and work independently.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Tutorials7 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
- Mrs Sharon Rodrick
- Professor Daniel Fitzpatrick
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW2112?
None, but you must take LAW2101 before or alongside it.
What can I take after LAW2112?
LAW2112 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 11 units, including LAW3111, LAW3402, LAW4158, LAW4219, LAW4311 and LAW4522. Those lead on to 15 units in all.
When is LAW2112 offered?
In 2022, LAW2112 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW2112?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW2112 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.