Laws [Undergraduate Entry]
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Laws [Undergraduate Entry]
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
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
Application
Apply through VTAC/UAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear).
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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-undergraduatesMiddle Band
Consideration is given to performance in prerequisite studies and humanities (any), and to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.
Selection
ATAR 93.80 (2011)
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing prior educational experience and reasons for interest in the course.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in English (any other).
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
Additional information
Students commencing at Bendigo must transfer to Melbourne after second year.
Career opportunities
Graduates can find work within the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, public administration, education, community legal services and public interest advocacy groups. Although many students look towards a career as a legal practitioner, other potential roles in the legal field include registrar, law clerk, legal assistant, legal executive, judges' associate and law librarian.
A legal education is also a valuable preparation for a variety of careers; legal research techniques, legal reasoning, evaluation of rules and policies, presentation of written and oral arguments and sound communication skills are valued in various occupations.
Professional recognition
All La Trobe University Law courses include the subjects required by the Victorian Council of Legal Education to qualify for admission to legal practice.
Admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria usually requires the completion of a traineeship (formerly referred to as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course (for example, the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law Victoria).