Equity Law PG (11442.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Post Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be co-taught with an undergraduate version of the unit.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain and apply the principal doctrines and remedies of equity and the law of trusts;
2. Synthesis a critical analysis of equitable principles and institutions and the potential for future development of those principles and institutions;
3. Provide advice on the application of equitable principles (including the law of trusts) in given complex fact situations; and
4. Apply effective legal communication, research and negotiation skills and apply them to equity law problems.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
This unit is only available to students in the Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Master of Legal Studies, Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies or Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies courses.Students must have passed 11431 Foundations of Law and Justice G or equivalent.
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
7227 Equity GAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 07 February 2022 | Flexible | Dr Bruce Baer Arnold |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Dr Maree Sainsbury |
Required texts
Teaching in the Equity PG unit emphasises close engagement with case law and with scholarly material beyond the recommended text.
The recopmmended text is Peter Radan and Cameron Stewart, Principles of Australian Equity & Trusts (LexisNexis, 5th ed, 2021).
A detailed reading guide is available on Canvas.
Students must have access to and use AGLC4. Research, analysis and expositioin techniques arew highlighted in the week 1 recorded workshop on Equity & Trusts skills.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
The first and second assessment items are submitted via the corresponding drop box on Canvas. Guidance will be provide vabout any special COVID-related arrangements fopr the third assessment item.
All items must be undertaken in order to pass the unit
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
Lectures are pre-recorded. Participation in the tutorials is strongly recommended. Tutorials emphasise problem solving that is relevant for legal practice and for the exam
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves work integrated learning: Simulation. Students must adhere to University policy during WIL activities.
Additional information
Use of AGLC4 citation is mandatory in this unit.
