LAW3111 Equity
Faculty of Law
LAW3111 Equity is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW3111
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After LAW3111
3 units list LAW3111 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces students to the nature and function of equity in the modern Australian legal system. Students learn about the relationship between equity and the common law, and study the key doctrines of equity. These include: breach of confidence, fiduciary relationships and breach of fiduciary duty, third party liability and tracing, personal and proprietary remedies in equity and equitable defences.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizQuiz / Test15%
- Doctrinal analysis taskWritten25%
- Final examExamination60%
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
Articulate and critically analyse the key doctrines of equity, their relationship to common law, their development in Australia, and their theoretical underpinnings, with reference to international and comparative perspectives.
- 2
Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives.
- 3
Demonstrate cognitive skill, creativity and professional judgement to research and synthesise relevant legal and practical issues, to interpret and evaluate professional conclusions, and to formulate appropriate responses to complex legal problems.
- 4
Communicate and collaborate effectively orally and in writing.
- 5
Demonstrate and apply understanding of equity and its key principles in the modern Australian legal system.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Seminars36 hours
- Tutorials6 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
- Mr Nick Sinanis
- Ms Alicia Wright
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW3111?
None, but you must take LAW2112 before or alongside it.
What can I take after LAW3111?
LAW3111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including LAW3112, LAW4170 and LAW4311. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is LAW3111 offered?
In 2026, LAW3111 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW3111?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW3111 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.