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LW5630 - Equity and Trusts

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Pre-requisite(s)
For 2013 cohort and thereafter: LW5621, LW5622 and LW5602
Equivalent Course(s)
LW4630
LW6177E
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2016/17

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to

  • examine the role of equity in the nature, scope and significance of trusts;
  • develop a sound knowledge of law, policy and practice in relation to modern trusts;
  • develop:
    • research skills
    • analytical and problem-solving skills
    • effective written and oral communication skills
    • in relation to issues in trusts law;
  • develop an awareness of the social and commercial contexts in which trust law operates;
  • introduce students to some of the basic practical skills required to advise on application of trusts law; and
  • review the distinctions between trusts, gifts and the law of obligations (contract and tort).

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 or 3 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
LW5630.pdf

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