LAW5022 Principles of equity and trusts
Faculty of Law
LAW5022 Principles of equity and trusts is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs LAW5019 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5022
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW5022
1 unit list LAW5022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit will introduce you to the nature and function of equity and trusts in the modern Australian legal system. You will learn about the relationship between equity and the common law, and study the key doctrines of equity. These include: fiduciary relationships and breach of fiduciary duty, third party liability and tracing, personal and proprietary remedies in equity and equitable defences. You will also 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
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5022.
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
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the key doctrines of equity, their relationship to common law, their development in Australia, and their theoretical underpinnings, with reference to international and comparative perspectives.
- 2
Articulate with clarity and detail and critically examine the role and law of trusts in a broader commercial, social and regulatory context, the methods of creating them and the rights and obligations of parties.
- 3
Engage in advanced critical analysis and make compelling, well-reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives.
- 4
Research, identify and synthesise relevant legal and practical issues, interpret and evaluate conclusions, and formulate detailed, convincing responses to legal problems.
- 5
Communicate coherently and persuasively and collaborate effectively both orally and in writing.
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 LAW5022?
You need LAW5019 before you enrol; and LAW5021 before or alongside it.
What can I take after LAW5022?
LAW5022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW5011. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is LAW5022 offered?
LAW5022 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Law
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 2027