Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations
La Trobe University
About
Combine your knowledge of international politics, economics and diplomacy with the study of Australian and international law.
Your international relations subjects will give you an understanding of the social, political and economic influences on world events.
You can take electives in sociology, the global economy, diplomacy, modern political thought, social change and conflict.
Your law studies will cover the fundamental principles of Australian law, civil litigation, property, contract and constitutional laws.
You can also use your electives to study areas such as human rights law, public international law and international crime.
As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to complete additional studies including Honours in Laws and clinical practice in a law firm.
You can also take an international relations placement subject, which will prepare you for a career in the field, and participate in international mooting competitions or our winter school subject in Shanghai.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | POL1ISP | LAW1DR | LAW1LIM | OPTION |
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| Semester 1 | Bachelor of International Relations Induction Seminars | Dispute Resolution | Legal Institutions and Methods | Choose a List A elective subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | States, Security and International Relations | Principles of Criminal Law | Principles of Public Law | Choose a List A elective subject (15 cps) |
Second year
| Semester | LAW2CTA | LAW2TOT | OPTION |
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| Semester 1 | Contract Law A | Principles of Tort Law | Choose a List B subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | Contract Law B | Principles of Constitutional Law | Choose a List C elective subject (15 cps) |
Third year
| Semester | LAW2STA | LAW2FPL | OPTION |
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| Semester 1 | Statutory Interpretation | Foundations of Property Law | Choose a List C elective subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | Civil Procedure | Real Property Law | Choose a List D elective subject (15 cps) |
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| Semester | LAW2ECP | OPTION | |
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| Semester 1 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | Choose a List D elective subject (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Administrative Law | Issues in World Politics | Choose a List D elective subject (15 cps) |
Fifth year
| Semester | LAW3CMP | LAW3ETR | OPTION |
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| Semester 1 | Company Law | Principles of Equity and Trusts | Choose a List D elective subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | Remedies | Legal Practice and Conduct OR | Level 3 elective from Humanities and Social Sciences (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | LAW4LPP - Legal Practice and Conduct - Clinical Placement (this subject is by application only |
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Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2020 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations [196.0 KB].
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Humanities, Legal Studies or Psychology equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Humanities, Legal Studies or Psychology equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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