The areas examined include principles of equitable doctrines and equitable remedies, the nature of the trust, the concept of fiduciary duties, the nature of trustees, and an introduction to succession.

This unit may be co-taught with a PG version of the unit.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain the principal doctrines and remedies of equity and the law of trusts;
2. Engage in 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 fact situations; and
4. Demonstrate effective legal communication, research and negotiation skills and apply them to equity law problems.

Graduate attributes

1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

This unit is only available to students in a Bachelor of Laws course.

Students must have passed 11251 Foundations of Law and Justice.

Corequisites

None.

Equivalent units

7029 Equity Law

Assumed knowledge

None.