Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
Southern Cross University
About
In the fight for justice, you need knowledge, integrity and perseverance.
This degree embraces all these qualities as you learn how the law works, why specific laws exist, and how our laws impact on others.The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies is an excellent degree for those wanting to work in policy development, paralegal positions, conveyancing, and in the justice sector.
It provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and a strong understanding of Australian and international politics and society.
If you have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course will extend your knowledge, skills and expertise.
The conveyancing major, which is accredited by New South Wales Fair Trading, enables you to become a licenced conveyancer in NSW.Our graduates can envisage career roles across the justice and social policy sector, as well as the public service.
Students who want to become lawyers may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Laws during or at the completion of their studies.Alternatively, students can choose to graduate with the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) after completing the required 16 units.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| LEGL1004 - Australian Legal System | Introductory | |
| LAWS2055 - Criminal Process | Introductory | |
| LEGL1001 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | |
| LEGL1002 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Introductory | |
| LEGL2007 - Principles of Contract Law | Intermediate | |
| LEGL2001 - Introduction to Land Law | Introductory | |
| LEGL2002 - Foundations of Torts | Intermediate | |
| LAWS2056 - Family Law Practice | Intermediate | |
| POLT1001 - Australian Politics | Introductory | |
| POLT2004 - Analysing Policy Problems | Intermediate | |
| POLT2003 - Global Social Movements | Intermediate | |
| SOCI1005 - Social Policy | Introductory |
Electives
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
- 12 core units (144 credit points),
- the Conveyancing Major (96 credit points) and 4 Law electives (48 credit points), or
- 10 Law electives (120 credit points) and 2 Law or University-wide electives (24 credit points), or
- 4 Law electives (48 credit points) and a Shared Major (96 credit points), excluding the Law and Justice Major.
Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 8 core units and 8 elective or major units.
Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Apply critical judgement including analysis, reasoning, and appropriate directed research to legal issues and challenges in paralegal, professional social and political contexts. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
| Creativity | Apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems in paralegal, professional and political contexts.Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and legal ethical frameworks.Understanding the relationship between law and sustainability.Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge relating to the paralegal, professional and social contexts of the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts. |
| Lifelong learning | Learn and work independently within broad parameters.Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance. Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal issues in social and political contexts. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing.Collaborate effectively and constructively with others. |
| Cultural competence | Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. |
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