The learning outcomes of the Contract Law module are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of contract law principles, their practical application, and the ability to engage critically with legal materials. If you complete the module successfully, you should be able to:
Describe essential elements and formation, modification, and termination of contracts: You should be able to articulate the key elements required for a valid contract and elucidate how contracts are created, altered, and terminated.
Identify and explain remedies for breach of contractual obligations: You should be proficient in recognising and explaining the appropriate legal remedies available when contractual obligations are breached.
Describe the broader context of contract law and current issues: You should be able to understand the economic, social, and political context in which contract law operates and be able to discuss contemporary issues shaping the field, such as changes in consumer protection laws and evolving digital contract practices.
Demonstrate understanding of contract law's historical development and future directions: You should be capable of explaining the historical evolution of contract law and engaging in thoughtful discussions about its potential future directions in response to societal and technological trends.
Summarise legal materials and arguments: You should excel in summarising complex legal documents, cases, and arguments succinctly and accurately.
Analyse statutes and cases related to contract law: You should be skilled in the critical analysis and interpretation of statutory provisions and judicial decisions that pertain to contract law.
Identify legal issues and provide reasoned solutions: You should be able to recognise legal issues and problems within contract-related scenarios and offer well-reasoned solutions or legal advice.
Conduct legal research using internet-based resources: You should have the ability to perform legal research efficiently, utilising internet resources and legal databases to locate primary and secondary sources relevant to contract law.
Reflect on your learning and respond to feedback: You should be able to engage in reflective learning, assessing your own progress and adapting your approach based on feedback from formative testing and evaluations.
These learning outcomes collectively aim to ensure that you develop a strong foundation in contract law, legal analysis, research skills, and the capacity for critical thinking. By mastering these outcomes, you will be prepared to apply contract law principles effectively in practice or pursue further academic studies in the field.
You can study this module with our Contract Law notes.
