OL Wills and Estates Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5102
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Course ID
207480
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of the course is to develop your understanding of wills and estate practice to enable you as an entry-level lawyer to give practical advice to a client, draft simple wills, administer deceased estates, and take action to solve problems about wills and estates. The course is offered in partnership with South Australian practitioners and agencies.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge required to draft a will and administer a deceased estate.
  • Determine appropriate course of action to achieve desired objectives.
  • Prepare, conduct and analyse real or simulated client interviews clarify instructions and provide follow-up and advice, ifapplicable, having regard to the circumstances, good practice and the requirements of the law.
  • Assess client requirements and propose coherent feasible solutions.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to work ethically and collaboratively so as to meet the professional expectations required of lawyers.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LAW6510OL Wills and Estates Practice at the University of Adelaide

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Assessment

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