LAW5005 Principles of contract law B
Faculty of Law
LAW5005 Principles of contract law B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs LAW5002 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5005
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW5005
1 unit list LAW5005 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 addresses the underlying policy considerations. The unit complements Principles of Contract Law A, and examines the performance of contracts, the discharge of contracts by termination or frustration, legal and equitable remedies for breach of contract, and vitiating factors under the unwritten law and statute.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
| Trimester 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- 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
Critically evaluate contemporary issues and developments in contract law and practice, with reference to broader social, economic and comparative perspectives.
- 2
Use appropriate research tools and methods to evaluate and 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 and use professional judgement to generate appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to moderately complex legal problems.
- 5
Communicate effectively and persuasively.
- 6
Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
36 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). 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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5005?
You need LAW5002 before you enrol.
What can I take after LAW5005?
LAW5005 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW5502.
When is LAW5005 offered?
LAW5005 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5005 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.