LAW4522 Remedies
Faculty of Law
LAW4522 Remedies is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2021 in Summer A at Clayton. It needs LAW1114, LAW3111, LAW2102, LAW2111, LAW1113, LAW2112 and LAW1112.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4522
After LAW4522
No unit lists LAW4522 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For students enrolled prior to 2015, you must have passed either:
LAW1101, LAW1104, and LAW2102
OR
LAW1112, LAW1113, LAW1114, LAW2102, LAW2111, LAW2112, LAW3111, and LAW3112
Overview
The unit in Remedies will consider the remedial goals of the common law, equity and some important statutes, as well as examine the legal rules and principles which give effect to these goals.
The focus will be on damages and coercive remedies. The course will begin by studying the principles underlying compensation before moving to restitution, punishment and coercion. While it will not be possible to look at every general law remedy, the major topics concerning the assessment of damages in tort and contract, misleading or deceptive conduct and for breach of equitable obligations will be studied.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment50%
- Take home exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate understanding of the key principles and goals that underpin the law of remedies as a distinct legal discipline and area of practice.
- 2
Critically analyse a range of sources in order to investigate and make informed commentary on key knowledge areas of remedies law.
- 3
Apply problem solving skills in order to make informed evaluations about complex areas of remedies law and use these as the basis for providing clear and accurate written advice for clients.
- 4
Undertake relevant independent research to investigate, analyse and interpret information derived from a range of sources in order to make informed commentary on issues in remedies law.
- 5
Communicate persuasively in both oral and written modes on a range of issues in regard to remedies law.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 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 Vicki Vann
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4522?
You need LAW1114, LAW3111, LAW2102, LAW2111, LAW1113, LAW2112 and LAW1112 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is LAW4522 offered?
In 2021, LAW4522 runs in Summer A at Clayton.
How much work is LAW4522?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4522 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.