LAW3113 Equity and trusts
Faculty of Law
LAW3113 Equity and trusts is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs LAW1115 and unlocks 1 unit.
- 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 LAW3113
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW3113
1 unit list LAW3113 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the nature and function of equity and trusts in the modern Australian legal system. You will learn about the relationship between equity and the common law, and study the key doctrines of equity. These include: fiduciary relationships and breach of fiduciary duty, third party liability and tracing, personal and proprietary remedies in equity and equitable defences. You will also learn how trusts are used and learn the rules governing their existence. In particular, the rules governing the creation and administration of trusts, and the rights and obligations of parties to trusts are taught.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for LAW3113.
Assessment
- Multiple-choice quizQuiz / Test10%
- Collaborative written assignmentWritten30%
- 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
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of 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
Articulate with clarity and detail and critically examine the role and law of trusts in a broader commercial, social and regulatory context, the methods of creating them and the rights and obligations of parties.
- 3
Engage in advanced critical analysis and make compelling, well-reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives.
- 4
Research, identify and synthesize relevant legal and practical issues, interpret and evaluate conclusions, and formulate detailed, convincing responses to legal problems.
- 5
Communicate coherently and persuasively and collaborate effectively both orally and in writing.
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 LAW3113?
You need LAW1115 before you enrol; and LAW2113 before or alongside it.
What can I take after LAW3113?
LAW3113 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW4577.
When is LAW3113 offered?
LAW3113 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is LAW3113?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW3113 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Law
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 2027