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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This contemporary Masters level course covers aspects of advanced contract law and associated doctrines which are either the subject of recent litigation or are in the process of change. Topics to be covered include: - Extra-contractual liability which may arise in the course of negotiating for a contract; - The ability of parties to defer agreement on particular matters; - The doctrine of privity of contract and means of overcoming its limitations; and - The various remedies for breach - equitable, common law and self-help. - To develop their knowledge and skills, students will engage in a range of learning activities, including providing legal advice involving an intensive research component.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. 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.
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- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught on an intensive base with compulsory contact hours (approximately 26 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 courselist 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.