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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
Contracts is one of the foundation subjects in the Juris Doctor program and examines a central aspect of the law of obligations. The course considers the evolution of contract law, its central role in a market economy, and the criteria for making legally enforceable promissory obligations. The requirements for the formation of a binding contract are examined together with the content of agreements. This involves an examination of the associated rules and doctrines used to ascertain the meaning and scope of the obligations expressly or impliedly undertaken by the parties to a contract. The course also examines breach of contract and its consequences, including a consideration of the remedies available at common law and in equity. Contract law is analysed in the context of its interaction with other legal doctrines and statutory measures, notably the doctrines of estoppel, duress, undue influence, and unconscionable conduct, as well as the statutory prohibition on misleading or deceptive conduct. Throughout the course, students explore the foundational rules and doctrines of contract law and the effect of these other areas of law on contractual obligations. Contract law is an important foundation for other compulsory and elective courses taken later in the degree, including Property and Commercial Law. This course meets the requirements of the Law Admissions Consultative Committee (LACC) Prescribed Academic Areas of Knowledge for Contracts. This course also meets the following LACC requirements for Equity: - Specific performance - Injunction - Damages in equity - Estoppel - Vitiating factors - Unconscionability
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the Class Summary and on the course Canvas page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. - Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Click here for the LLM Masters Program course list
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when known. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.