Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Laws program is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board as meeting the educational requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer.

You will be able to be admitted to practice after completing a recognised Practical Legal Training course (6 months);

or supervised workplace training with a law firm (12 months).By completing the Bachelor of Laws program you will possess a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the Australian legal framework and fundamental legal principles, an understanding of comparative and international legal systems, an understanding of the ethical framework in which the Australian legal system operates, and a fundamental knowledge of the extra-legal factors impinging upon the substantive law.

Career development learning is scaffolded across early, mid and late stages of the program.Learning activities and experiences in this program include case-based learning with students encouraged to engage in critical discussion in seminars and online forums, supplemented by active, authentic experiential learning opportunities in various simulations that develop legal skills.

These simulations include writing briefs and other legal documents, mooting, and negotiation and mediation skills.

These are integrated into most substantive law courses to ensure that students develop the requisite skills in close connection with the legal knowledge.

Clinical legal education and industry placement opportunities are also provided.A capstone experience will be provided in the course LAW2591 Law of Evidence (12 credit points) which will give students the opportunity to critically reflect on the curriculum of this program.

The course promotes the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and the application of these in discipline related real-world scenarios.

This program is delivered on-campus.

Year One of Program

Semester One - Complete the following One (1) Commencement Course:

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Semester Two - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Approved Law Option List at the end of the program structure.

AND

Year Three of Program

Semester One - Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete Three (3) Courses from the Approved Option List at the end of the program structure.

Semester Two - Complete the following One (1) Capstone Course:

Select and Complete Three (3) Courses from the Approved Law Option List at the end of the program structure.

AND

Approved Law Options List.

Law Options:

Applicants with recent secondary education (current and within the past two years):

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent. VCE study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL or equivalent.

If applicable, this includes equity access schemes and any other adjustment factors.

Associate Degree applicants:

Applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of an Associate Degree with GPA converted to ATAR.

All Bachelor of Business Degree applicants:

Applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of four courses in an Australian Bachelor Degree with GPA converted to ATAR and no double-fail in any required course of the receiving degree.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) applicants:

Successful completion of four Open Universities Australia higher education units with a with GPA converted to ATAR.

Work and Life Experience:

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work or life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

• are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
• have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
• have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program

STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English prerequisites. You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.

Bachelor of Laws graduates will have the foundational legal knowledge required for a career as a legal practitioner or legal/non-legal roles in a variety of law-related fields. You will also possess the ability to analyse a problem involving a question or questions of law and, through research, to provide a solution to it. You will possess the skills needed to practise law in a variety of fields, industry sectors and locations; and you will develop skills in effective writing, drafting, advocacy, interviewing and advising, negotiation, team work and presentations. You will have an understanding of the application of ethical standards; be able to demonstrate judgment and strategic reasoning; and be effective in self-management. Possessing strong self- management skills, you will be able to work well individually and as member of teams. You will have sound commercial judgment and an awareness of the ethical and justice issues affecting all stakeholders in the Australian legal system.

On the successful completion of this program, you will be able to: