The focus of this unit is the concept and characteristics of rights and interests in land: their creation, acquisition, enjoyment and disposal, specifically in the Torrens title registration system in Victoria. This unit (BLB2125) covers the Real Property component of the Priestley 11 area "Real and Personal Property" under the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015.

Unit details

Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BLB2125

Prerequisites

6 Level 1 Law units

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in the area of Real Property Law to a range of audiences;  
  2. Propose solutions to complex problems with judgement and responsibility in advising and acting in matters involving Real Property Law;  
  3. Analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities in the study of Real Property Law; and  
  4. Describe the necessary knowledge and skills to analyse, generate and transmit innovative solutions to complex complex contemporary problems in the area of Real Property Law.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Test On line quiz 20%
Assignment Assignment on contemporary issue in Property Law 30%
Examination Final exam 50%

Required reading

Australian Property Law - Cases, Materials and Analysis 4th ed
Hepburn S., 2018
LexisNexis

Where to next?

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