LAW5002 Principles of contract law A
Faculty of Law
LAW5002 Principles of contract law A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5002
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After LAW5002
4 units list LAW5002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence and content of binding promises and their enforcement or defeasibility in a market economy. It also involves a consideration of the underlying policy considerations. Contract law is taught in two units: Principles of Contract Law A and B. Principles of Contract Law A covers the introduction to contract law, the formation of contracts (including capacity and formalities), privity of contract, and the incorporation, construction and validity of contractual terms.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Trimester 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Written assignmentAssignment40%
- Final ExamExam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically evaluate the purpose, scope and effects of contract law with reference to broader social and economic perspectives;
- 2
Use appropriate research tools and methods to synthesise relevant legal and factual matters;
- 3
Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methods and conclusions;
- 4
Select, analyse, interpret and apply legal principles and methods to generate appropriate responses to legal problems involving contracts;
- 5
Communicate effectively and persuasively; and
- 6
Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 36 contact hours of seminars per semester whether intensive, semi-intensive, or semester-long offering. Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
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 William Lye
- Dr Tanjina Sharmin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5002?
None, but you must take LAW5000 before or alongside it.
What can I take after LAW5002?
LAW5002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including LAW5055, LAW5056, LAW5385 and LAW5653.
When is LAW5002 offered?
LAW5002 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
Does LAW5002 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.