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LAW5002 · Principles of contract law A
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Law
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence and content of binding promises and their enforcement or defeasibility in a market economy. It also involves a consideration of the underlying policy considerations. Contract law is taught in two units: Principles of Contract Law A and B. Principles of Contract Law A covers the introduction to contract law, the formation of contracts (including capacity and formalities), privity of contract, and the incorporation, construction and validity of contractual terms.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Law Chambers | Trimester 1 | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
| Monash Law Chambers | Trimester 2 | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
| Monash Law Chambers | Trimester 3 | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class participation | Demonstration | 10% | — |
| 2 | Written assignment | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | Final Exam | Examination | 60% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- LAW5000 — Australian legal reasoning and methods
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate the purpose, scope and effects of contract law with reference to broader social and economic perspectives;
- Use appropriate research tools and methods to synthesise relevant legal and factual matters;
- Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methods and conclusions;
- Select, analyse, interpret and apply legal principles and methods to generate appropriate responses to legal problems involving contracts;
- Communicate effectively and persuasively; and
- Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism.
Workload
Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 36 contact hours of workshops per teaching period. Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 36 hours |
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