Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of key sources of law and principles in contract law
has knowledge of both statutory and non-statutory rules and principles governing the formation of contracts
has knowledge of the rules and principles concerning the interpretation and supplementation of contracts
has knowledge of the rules on authority and legal representation
has knowledge of the rules on invalidity and contract adjustment (modification)
has knowledge of the key sources of law and legal principles in the law of sales
has knowledge of the rules governing the obligations of the seller and the buyer
has knowledge of the rules on breach of contract
has knowledge of the rules concerning remedies for breach of contract
has familiarity with the principles governing the assessment of damages in the event of breach of contract
has familiarity with the rules on anticipatory breach of contract
has familiarity with the main rules on choice of law in international sales contracts

Skills

The student...

is able to identify, analyse, discuss, assess and resolve both theoretical and practical legal issues within the field of contract and sales law by applying legal methodology

General competence

The student...

is able to identify and apply knowledge of contract and sales law to resolve both theoretical and practical legal issues in this field, with particular emphasis on application in the workplace and in relevant professional roles
is able to carry out critical, ethical and independent assessments of legal questions related to contract and sales law and to reflect on such questions in light of professional practice

Subject description 6349

Contract Law