Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Australian Catholic University
About
The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a three-year degree designed for experienced students who have completed a previous Bachelor level degree.
You can pursue a range of legal careers including:
private practice as a solicitor or barrister legal officer in the public sector in-house counsel for a wide range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities and NGOs.
Typically, you develop specialisations in different fields of law throughout your career – from criminal law to family law;
from environmental law to corporation law, from international trade to entertainment law.
As part of this degree you complete 80 hours of pro bono work (after your first year), providing you with firsthand experience of the legal system while allowing you to contribute to the common good.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | LAWS104 Foundations of law and legal research | LAWS105 Contract law | LAWS106 Criminal law and procedure | LAWS206 Torts |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | LAWS107 Introduction to Australian public law | LAWS108 Commercial law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS105) | LAWS200 Business organisations | LAWS213 Community legal engagement (Pre: LAWS104) |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | LAWS314 Statutory interpretation | LAWS205 Property (Pre: LAWS104) | LAWS304 Evidence (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS106) | Law elective 1 (Pre: LAWS104) |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | LAWS201 Civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS105, LAWS206 ) | LAWS204 Land law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS205) | LAWS419 Constitutional law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS107) | LAWS403 Legal Theory (Pre: LAWS104) |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | LAWS418 Administrative law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS107) | LAWS404 International law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS107) | LAWS421 Legal ethics and professional responsiblility (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS106) | Law elective 2 (Pre: LAWS104) |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | Law elective 3 (Pre: LAWS104) | LAWS420 Equity and trusts (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS105, LAWS205) | Law elective 4 (Pre: LAWS104) | Law elective 5 (Pre: LAWS104) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have successfully completed a recognised three-year Bachelor degree in any field of study.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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