Course overview
The law of contract is of fundamental importance in regulating commercial and other transactions. This course will examine recent developments and emerging issues in this core area of law. Possible topics include: -the control of unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms; -obligations of good faith and fair dealing; -requirements to disclose information in pre-contractual negotiations; -the interpretation of contracts and the principle of 'commercial construction'; -renegotiating contracts -comic contracts -smart contracts; and -illegality, public policy and the doctrine of restraint of trade These and other important aspects of the law of contract will be addressed from a practical, commercial and comparative perspective.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse, evaluate and apply the principles of contract law covered in the course, and undertake legal research using a range of primary and secondary materials, at an advanced level
- Identify relevant legal issues and apply relevant legal principles to generate solutions to complex problems relating to contractual dealings
- Develop well-structured, cohesive and persuasive written arguments for a legal audience
- Exercise judgement in the identification and application of relevant legal principles to a contractual dispute in an academic environment
- Embody professionalism and ethical behaviour in providing legal advice in an academic environment
- Use reflection and feedback to inform development of the capacity to effectively analyse problems and apply relevant legal principles to generate meaningful solutions
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