LAW5010 Principles of trusts
Faculty of Law
LAW5010 Principles of trusts is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs LAW5008.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5010
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW5010
No unit lists LAW5010 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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.
Offerings in 2026
| 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 the role and law of trusts in a broader commercial, social and regulatory context, including contemporary developments in the law and its practice.
- 2
Identify, research, synthesise and evaluate relevant legal, factual and policy issues in trusts law.
- 3
Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methods and conclusions.
- 4
Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives.
- 5
Select, analyse, interpret and apply principles of trusts law to generate appropriate responses to complex legal issues.
- 6
Exercise advanced and integrated professional judgment to evaluate jurisprudential and practical considerations; and
- 7
Communicate effectively and persuasively to specified audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 36 contact hours of workshops per teaching period. 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
- Ms Jackie Weinberg
- Lucas Clover Alcolea
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5010?
You need LAW5008 before you enrol.
When is LAW5010 offered?
LAW5010 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5010 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.