LAW5450 Principles of succession law
Faculty of Law
LAW5450 Principles of succession law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5450
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5450
No unit lists LAW5450 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study, including LAW5008 Principles of equity, LAW5010 Principles of trusts, and LAW5018 Advanced property law.
Overview
The unit in succession law will consider distribution of the estate of deceased persons, including will making, family provision claims, intestacy, probate, estate management, funeral disputes and professional responsibilities.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5450.
Assessment
- Research assignmentWritten40%
- Take home 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 understanding of the key principles and goals of succession law 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 succession law.
- 3
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 succession law.
- 4
Apply problem solving skills in order to make informed evaluations concerning complex areas of succession law and use these as a basis for providing clear and accurate written advice for clients.
- 5
Communicate persuasively on a range of issues concerning succession law.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning 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.
Where it fits
LAW5450 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5450?
LAW5450 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5450 offered?
LAW5450 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5450 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5450?
LAW5450 is part of Commercial and corporate law.