Contract Law Overview

Introduction to the Semester

• Jeff welcomes both returning students and newcomers, indicating a continuation of the program from the previous semester.
• Classes will resume on Thursday and Friday, with no meeting on Wednesday.
• Jeff expresses dislike for the current hour schedule.

Course Structure and Topics

• Subjects to be covered include:
  • Vitiation practice
  • Breaches of contract
  • Remedies for breaches of contract
  • Time limitations for filing actions in court for breaches of contract.
• Emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of contracts for the current topics.

Assessment Scheme

• The assessment scheme remains consistent with the first semester, including:
  • Assignments
  • Tests
  • Tutorial assessments.
• Sample answers for previous exams may be distributed.

Contract Law Significance

• Contract law deeply affects everyday life, unlike areas such as criminal law, which may not concern most students' future careers.
• Encourages practical understanding through anecdotes from Jeff's personal experiences in contract law across different jurisdictions.

Lecture and Tutorial Structure

• Tutorials are important for applying theoretical concepts practically.
• The first tutorial exercise will begin in the following week, dependent on the lecture progress.

Limitation Clauses and Liability

• Discusses a case involving loss of goods during transport, illustrating how airlines limit liability through terms on tickets.
• Key legal strategies involve interpreting limitations against the relying party, stressing the need to understand these clauses.

Student Performance and Expectations

• Acknowledges several students who previously struggled academically will not advance to the next level of contract law.
• Encourages students to appeal their grades judiciously, providing specific guidance on the process.

Personal Touch and Future Plans

• Jeff shares a personal narrative about transitioning out of teaching, expressing plans to engage in political campaigning.
• Reinforces his extensive background and practical experience in contract law, encouraging students to seek relevant, real-world applications of their studies.### Successful Practitioners
• Emphasis on being a successful and contactable practitioner in life.
• Challenges like digital technology impact on professional standards.

Educational Requirements

• GPA serving as a barrier for LTI studies; not having a GPA leads to exclusion.
• Ongoing discussion about the appropriateness of GPA as a measure of capability.

Regulatory Concerns

• Personal opinion shared regarding EPA standards not being suitable for ATSIA.
• The legal percentage issue should be allocated to the Department of the Attorney General.

Advocacy and Experience

• The speaker previously advocated for broader measures in media and employment contexts.
• Importance of real-world experience over GPA, with anecdotes of successful individuals who overcame initial barriers.

Closing Remarks

• Encouragement for participants to engage in contract law studies and aim for successful careers.
• Invitation to connect and continue discussions in future sessions.

Questions Raised

• Inquiry on how to determine if one has been excluded from opportunities or assessments.

This quiz covers the essential topics of contract law, including vitiation practices, breaches of contract, and the remedies available for such breaches. Students will also explore the time limitations set for filing legal actions. Ideal for those looking to solidify their understanding of contract principles.