Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

Topics covered include the Australian legal system; statutory interpretation; the law of torts and professional liability; the law of contracts (elements of a valid contract, vitiating factors, construction of contracts, breach of contract and remedies); and consumer protection law, product liability and sales law.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe the key elements of the Australian legal system; (2) display a working knowledge of important business law principles; (3) use logical reasoning, analysis and communication skills; (4) apply this knowledge and these skills in analysing and solving legal case studies and hypothetical business problem questions; (5) use basic skills in reading and analysing legal texts, journal articles and government reports; (6) use Australian and other common law primary legal resources—law reports, statutes (including electronic versions); (7) demonstrate legal method and legal writing; and (8) demonstrate effective oral communication skills.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tutorial participation; (2) quizzes; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
a UWA College course
Incompatibility
LAWS1104 Introduction to Law
Texts

Concise Australian Commercial Law, Clive Turner, Roger Gamble, John Trone,Thomson Reuters, 5th edition 2019

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