Master in Equity Trusts

Tuition fees for Master in Equity Trusts are 11,675 GBP per year.

At the intersection of property rights and fiduciary responsibility lies the law of trusts—a sophisticated mechanism for managing assets that has evolved through the unique historical lens of the courts of equity. Understanding this domain is essential for any legal practitioner, as it forms one of the seven foundational pillars of legal knowledge required for Bar training in England and Wales.

This individual module provides a rigorous exploration of how trusts are created, the stringent obligations placed upon trustees, and the equitable remedies available when those duties are breached. It is designed for students seeking to deepen their expertise in property law and fiduciary relations, whether as a standalone qualification or as a credit-bearing component of the wider LLB Bachelor of Laws.

Core Pillars of Equitable Jurisprudence

• Structural Integrity: Mastery of the requirements for valid trust creation, encompassing express private trusts, charitable frameworks, and the complexities of implied, resulting, and constructive trusts.
• Fiduciary Stewardship: Analysis of the powers, duties, and statutory obligations governing trustees and other persons in fiduciary positions.
• Remedial Justice: A critical examination of equitable remedies, including tracing rules, personal liability, and the consequences of improper conduct by fiduciaries.

By engaging with both theoretical enquiries and complex practical problems, participants will develop the ability to synthesise judicial opinions and academic writings, ultimately mastering the specific legal terminology required to navigate the nuanced landscape of Equity and Trusts.

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