LAW3402 Property B
Faculty of Law
LAW3402 Property B is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW2112 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW3402
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW3402
1 unit list LAW3402 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Building on Property A, the unit examines proprietary interests that arise through the operation of equity, and co-ownership of land and goods. It then examines the Torrens System of registered title to land and the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic), including: the registration process; the meaning and purpose of indefeasible title: fraud and other exceptions to indefeasibility: the compensation provisions; status and enforceability of unregistered interests; the caveat system; and the priority rules for registered and unregistered interests.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Tutorial ParticipationDemonstration10%
- In class testQuiz / Test30%
- Final examExamination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of property law, building upon learning in previous units;
- 2
Identify, research, evaluate and synthesize relevant factual, legal and policy issues;
- 3
Demonstrate the intellectual and legal skills to interpret judicial decisions and legislation;
- 4
Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives;
- 5
Demonstrate creativity and professional judgement to formulate appropriate responses to complex legal problems;
- 6
Communicate and collaborate effectively and persuasively; and
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
- Tutorials8 hours
- 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Victoria Lambropoulos
- Liz Sheargold
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW3402?
You need LAW2112 before you enrol.
What can I take after LAW3402?
LAW3402 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW4311.
When is LAW3402 offered?
In 2025, LAW3402 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW3402?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW3402 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.