Equity Law PG (11442.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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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 |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Miss Erina Fletcher |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Miss Erina Fletcher |
Required texts
There is only one required textbook for this unit. The textbook provides a comprehensive overview of Equity and Trust principles but students are expected to engage in case law and jornal articles to provide a comprehensive and deep understanding of the unit content, beyond what is provided within the textbook.
The required text for this unit is:
1. Peter Radan and Cameron Stewart, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts (LexisNexis, 5th ed, 2021).
We also recommend the following textbook:
2. Radan, Stewart & Vickovich, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts: Cases and Materials, (LexisNexis, 5th ed, 2022).
A detailed reading list is available on Canvas.
Students must have access to AGLC4. Research, analysis and exposition techniques are highlighted in the week 1 recorded workshop on Equity & Trusts skills.
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.