This unit is a critical study of general commercial practice and conveyancing with an emphasis on practical exercises and drafting. It begins with an intensive course on plain English writing, using various areas of law as a vehicle to teach basic principles of legal writing. The unit includes a consideration of property transactions from inception to stamping, settlement and registration; securities (mortgages and charges); leases; formation, sale and purchase of business organisations (companies and partnerships); duties; and the general drafting of letters and documents in these areas. Students are given the opportunity to apply the substantive legal knowledge acquired throughout their... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAWS4101 Legal Process (formerly LAWS5101 Legal Process) and LAWS4103 Contract (formerly LAWS5103 Contract) and LAWS4104 Property (formerly LAWS5104 Property) and LAWS4105 Dispute Resolution (formerly LAWS5105 Dispute Resolution) and LAWS4106 Torts (forme
