LAW5606 Restitution
Faculty of Law
LAW5606 Restitution 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 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5606
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5606
No unit lists LAW5606 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit studies Canadian, Australian, English and US case law and theory on the principle of unjust enrichment. The unit will cover:
1. the elements of the unjust enrichment principle,
2. the substantive areas for which it appears to be the principle underlying the granting of relief,
3. the remedies and defences that are available, and
4. the applicability of the unjust enrichment analysis to restitutionary claims for benefits secured through wrongdoing.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5606.
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- Written assignmentWritten30%
- 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
Apply knowledge and understanding of a range of current controversies in restitution and the law of unjust enrichment with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the unjust enrichment principle and to critically evaluate the effectiveness of restitution and restitutionary remedies within the private law, including the desirability of reform;
- 3
Conduct research into relevant domestic and international materials on contemporary restitution law issues based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to the law of restitution and unjust enrichment.
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
LAW5606 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5606?
LAW5606 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5606 offered?
LAW5606 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5606 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include LAW5606?
LAW5606 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Dispute resolution.