Bachelor of Legal Studies

The Bachelor of Legal Studies is a broad and comprehensive course which will provide graduates with a wide legal knowledge and skills in legal reasoning.

In particular, this course provides students with the opportunity to design their own program of study after completing the core units.

Students may study units of interest from a particular category which will enhance career opportunities in an ever-changing legal services market.

The course will also provide career opportunities for those with an interest in a career in policy development and the justice sector.

Course Aims

To graduate students who can demonstrate:· a knowledge of the fundamentals of the Australian legal system;· knowledge of areas that could include judicial administration, criminology, criminal law, business studies, management, communications, environmental and rural studies;· the knowledge and skills to work in many different roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector;· autonomy, well-developed judgment and ethical responsibility; and· cognitive, technical and communication skills to undertake professional roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge and have an understanding of law's purpose and its application; demonstrate an ability to critically reflect upon and appreciate law's effect on society and, where appropriate, develop arguments for reform; demonstrate an introductory knowledge of the fundamental areas of law, law's values and principles, an awareness of international law and an understanding of indigenous legal issues; critically analyse and suggest ethically appropriate solutions in an effective and persuasive manner; and be accountable for their own learning by being independent and self-directed learners, and personally practising ethical conduct.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will understand the fundamental discipline areas of the law of Australia, but will also have an awareness of indigenous and international perspectives. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to communicate legal information or arguments to a range of audiences in both legal and non-legal contexts. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to identify legal issues, apply the law and construct ethically appropriate solutions. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to critically evaluate legal information from a range of sources using technology and communicate it to a range of audiences. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will be able to recognise ethical issues that may arise in the legal context and act in a socially responsible way both as an individual and in a team environment, recognising law's impact on society. Lifelong Learning Graduates will recognise the need to take personal responsibility for the ongoing currency of their legal knowledge appreciating that law is a tool for social justice; and that law is a dynamic discipline. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to work independently and collaborate with others.