Construction Law
Subject LAWS50084 (2014)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.
Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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Level: | 5 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2014. |
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 30 hours. Total Time Commitment: 144 hours. |
Prerequisites: | Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
Corequisites: | None. |
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None. |
Non Allowed Subjects: |
Students may not undertake this subject if they have previously undertaken BLAW40001 Construction Law, LAWS70314 Principles of Construction Law, LAWS70128 Advanced Construction Law or LAWS70176 Construction Law. However, subject to the JD Course Rules, students who have undertaken this subject may then undertake LAWS70128 Advanced Construction Law or any other subject accredited to the Master of Construction Law (195), other than LAWS70314 Principles of Construction Law or LAWS70176 Construction Law. |
Core Participation Requirements: |
The Melbourne Law School welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Law School policy to take all reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the School’s programs. The inherent academic requirements for the study in the Melbourne Law School are:
Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. Students who feel their disability will prevent them from participating in tasks involving these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/. |
Contact
Melbourne Law School Student Centre
Email: law-studentcentre@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 8344 4475
Subject Overview: |
This subject introduces students to the specialised field of construction law. Whilst the focus is primarily upon the domestic law, many of the key themes and legal principles are encountered internationally; thus, an understanding of construction law in its comparative context will also be engendered. The subject develops and integrates legal knowledge from across many sub-disciplinary fields (e.g. contract law and torts law), augmenting this through study of specific case law and legislation, and relevant multidisciplinary knowledge, to build an understanding of the complex interactions that define construction law. Topics addressed will range from the common law and statutory landscape applying to construction law, through project procurement strategies and the specific legal issues which typically occur on projects (including unforeseen site conditions, work scope variation, time delays and payment claims), to means by which disputes can be avoided, managed, or resolved. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
On completion of this subject, students should have:
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Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
On completion of the subject, students should have developed their skills in the following areas:
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Notes: | This subject has a quota of 60 students. |
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