LAW4170 Trusts
Faculty of Law
LAW4170 Trusts is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW3111 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before LAW4170
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW4170
2 units list LAW4170 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit introduces students to the nature and function of trusts in the modern Australian legal system. Students 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
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test10%
- Legal opinion taskWritten30%
- 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 examine the role and law of trusts in in a broader commercial, social and regulatory context, the methods of creating them and the rights and obligations of parties.
- 2
Demonstrate cognitive and creative skills and professional judgement to make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives and to generate appropriate responses to legal issues.
- 3
Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to interpret trust documents, legal conclusions and professional decisions as well as to identify, research and evaluate relevant factual legal and policy issues.
- 4
Collaborate with others to effectively communicate trust law to different audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4170?
You need LAW3111 before you enrol.
What can I take after LAW4170?
LAW4170 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including LAW4311 and LAW4577.
When is LAW4170 offered?
In 2027, LAW4170 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW4170?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4170 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.