James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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LA4019 - Conveyancing and Drafting
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | (LA1105 or LA2011) and (LA1106 or LA2012) and LA2016 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject covers the law relating to conveyancing and drafting. It covers, in particular, an introduction to REIQ standard land contracts, auction sales, formation of contract, deposit, options to purchase, particulars of sale and title, adversely affected property, requisitions, special conditions, settlement and drafting a range of legal documents including those involved in the conveyancing process.
Learning Outcomes
- employ the skills needed to convey property in Queensland
- employ the skills needed to draft a range of legal documents including property contracts, leases, deeds and guarantees
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Drafting Portfolio (30%); Conveyancing Portfolio (20%) - (50%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Study Period 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Thomas Middleton |
| Lecturer(s): | MR James Harding |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |