Demonstrate a systematic, contextual and critical knowledge and understanding of the key theories, concepts and principles of Equity and Trusts.
• Critically understand the limitations of current law and proposals for reform.
• Consolidate skills of independent research, enquiry, analysis, synthesis and convey complex information from a wide range of sources.
• Reflect on and evaluate equitable concepts, doctrines, interests and remedies.
• Critically analyse the importance of formality requirements and distinguish between legal and equitable interests.
• Identify and categorise trusts, and critically evaluate the requirements for a valid trust.
• Critically analyse the rules applying to the creation and operation of trusts.
• Consolidate essay writing skills to devise and sustain arguments in order to construct well–structured and balanced legal reasoning (C1 and C2).
• Consolidate legal problem–solving skills to identify the relevant issues and apply relevant principles to solve a complex problem question (C1, C2, C3, C5 and C6).
