Laws [Undergraduate Entry]
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Laws [Undergraduate Entry]
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course provides an accredited professional qualification in law, and requires students to complete subjects in another discipline, such as science, media studies or marketing, without having to complete a separate degree in that discipline.
The program offers an innovative, high-quality legal education with a strong global and social justice perspective and an emphasis on practical experience. It includes the compulsory law subjects required by the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria, and a wide range of law electives.
It is designed for school-leavers and tertiary students who have not completed an undergraduate degree. Students may apply to transfer into a five-year double degree at the end of first year, combining this degree with another Bachelor's program in a wide range of arts, business and science disciplines.
Course structure
Students complete 18 compulsory subjects and six electives in law, as well as a minimum of 105 credit points from a non-law discipline. Honours is offered in the final year on the basis of academic merit.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Criminal law and procedure, law of torts, law of contracts, commercial and consumer contracts, property law, law of equity and trusts, corporations law, administrative law, federal and state constitutional law, civil procedure, evidence, professional conduct, access to justice, commercial law, conflict resolution, family law, financial services regulation and corporate governance, health law, international and comparative law, income tax law, jurisprudence, public interest law.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 260
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 95
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 93.80
International Baccalaureate - 34
GCE A Levels - 13
Hong Kong A Levels - 10
HKDSE - 16, 8 (the student must meet the higher than standard English language requirement)
Sri Lankan A Levels - AAB
STPM - 10
MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yr 12 FSP
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 85
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - MVG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85
Vietnam (Year 12) - 9
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Extra requirements
Foundation Studies applicants applying for admission to the four-year program will also be required to attend a compulsory interview with the School of Law. International applicant interviews may be conducted by phone. Applicants are required to provide a personal profile in addition to certified documentation as part of the application. The personal profile should address areas such as extracurricular activities, relevant school achievements, any work experience or community involvement, and career goals.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Opportunities for graduates include positions in the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, public administration, education, community legal services and public interest advocacy groups. Although many students interested in studying law are looking towards a career as a legal practitioner (that is, as a solicitor or barrister), there are other opportunities available in the legal field, including work as a registrar, law clerk or legal assistant, legal executive, judge's associate or law librarian. A legal education is also a valuable preparation for a variety of careers outside the legal field. Skills such as legal research techniques, legal reasoning, the evaluation of rules and policies, the presentation of written and oral arguments, and the ability to communicate in plain English may be utilised in various occupations.
Professional recognition
The course includes those subjects approved by the Victorian Council of Legal Education, which must be completed successfully to qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission to practise as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria requires the completion of a supervised workplace traineeship (formerly known as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course such as that offered by the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law. International graduates would need the relevant visa to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. International applicants are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.