LA1105 - Contract Law 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Law Office

Available to LLB students.

Elements and terms of a contract.

Learning Outcomes

• develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of the law of contract in Australia;
• develop a general knowledge and understanding of some of the theories and concepts that underpin the law of contract;
• reflect upon the values and assumptions inherent in the law of contract, and the impact/implications of that law on the social and economic life of Australians;
• apply your knowledge and understanding to solve problems and to respond to a range of authentic legal scenarios;
• critically analyse the law of contract and research primary and secondary resources relevant to the law of contract.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

LA2001 and LA2011

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Ms Mandy Shircore
Lecturer:	Ms Rachel Bradshaw.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures - 2 hour lecture/week 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour tutorial/week
Assessment:	end of semester exam (55%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); portfolio of tutorial exercises (35%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Ms Mandy Shircore
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures - 2 hour lecture/week 12 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour tutorial/week
Assessment:	end of semester exam (55%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); portfolio of tutorial exercises (35%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.