There is no main textbook for the course, and students will be expected to examine set reading provided by the lecturers, as well as engaging in their own studies.

By way of introduction, students from a civilian background would be advised to read:

Gardner, Introduction to the Law of Trusts (2nd ed 2003) or
Hayton, Law of Trusts (4th ed 2003)

The following are generally relevant reference works:

Conaglen, Fiduciary Loyalty (2010)
Finn (ed), Equity and Commercial Relationships (1987)
Finn (ed), Essays in Equity (1985)
Finn, Fiduciary Obligations (1977)
Fratcher, Scott on Trusts (4th ed 1989)
Glasson (ed), The International Trust (2002)
Hayton (ed), Modern International Developments in Trust Law (1999)
Hayton, Underhill and Hayton, Law of Trusts and Trustees (17th ed 2007)
Hayton (ed), Extending the Boundaries of Trusts and Similar Ring-Fenced Assets (2002)
Heydon and Leeming, Jacob’s Law of Trusts in Australia (7th ed 2006)
Mowbray et al., Lewin on Trusts, (17th ed 2000)
Oakley (ed), Trends in Contemporary Trust Law (1996)
Parker and Mellows, Modern Law of Trusts (9th ed 2008)
Shepherd, Law of Fiduciaries (1981)

Reports

Law Commission, Trustees’ Powers and Duties (CP 146)
Law Commission, Trustee Exemption Clauses (LC 301)