Bachelor of Economics and Finance - Bachelor of Laws

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

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Overview

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance – Bachelor of Laws degree provides opportunities for students to develop significant analytical, critical thinking and research skills in the areas of economics, finance, and law. Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of economics, finance, law theory and apply appropriate methodologies to analyse alternative solutions to contemporary issues. In addition, specialised knowledge of finance and economic issues, complemented by training in law, will equip graduates to serve in a wide range of legal roles in private, government or corporate organisation.

For the first year of the double degree, students enrol in law subjects prescribed in the schedule below. The first year of the LLB must be completed full time, except where approval is given on equity grounds. In the following four years of the degree, students enrol in subjects from the School of Law and the Economics and Finance schedule.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this double degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply ethical principles to a range of contexts;
2. Investigate and formulate legal and economic arguments in a variety of contexts;
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Economics and Finance - Bachelor of Laws, must complete each of the following:

1. all compulsory Law subjects as set out in the Course Program below;
2. elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule;
3. subjects to the value of at least 120 credit points from the Bachelor of Economics and Finance Course Program, consisting of 72 credit points of core subjects, PLUS one of the major/minor study options, totalling at least 72 cps as detailed for the Bachelor of Economics and Finance in the Undergraduate Course Handbook page.

Note: Where subjects in c) have the prefix LAW, the equivalent Bachelor of Laws subjects must be substituted.

Majors

Majors are not available in the Bachelor of Laws degree.

Honours

High achieving students, enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws double degree, are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB Hons) (Course Code 351).

Academic requirements and credit transfer information for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Course Code 351) are available from the Course Finder.

Students accepted into this LLB (Hons) will be transferred out of their double degree and into a concurrent enrolment comprising the LLB (Hons) and their non-law degree. Students will then complete the LLB (Hons) course structure including the Year 4 honours subjects LLB 400 Legal Research Methodology and LLB 401 Legal Research Thesis.

A student who successfully transfers into the LLB (Hons) program but does not meet the minimum performance standards required for the award of Honours will be permitted to transfer back to the Bachelor of Laws double degree in which they were enrolled immediately prior to the transfer into the Honours course, and will be awarded credit to the Bachelor of Laws for the number of credit points passed in the Honours degree.

As an alternative, students who have completed all requirements for their LLB double degree with a weighted average mark of 70% in their LLB subjects are eligible to apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)(Graduate Entry)(Course Code 359), which is a standalone honours program. Students who enrol in this LLB (Hons) must complete the subject LLB 448 Research Honours in Law (48cp). Entry must be approved by the School of Law in consultation with the LLB Honours Coordinator. The School of Law shall not approve entry into this course unless the Coordinator has agreed, in consultation with the student, on the program of study that will form the basis of the course curriculum for the degree.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Law Professional Recognition/Accreitation

The UOW Bachelor of Laws (single LLB or in combination with another degree) is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) as satisfying the academic requirements necessary for admission to practise as a lawyer. On completion of the Bachelor of Laws, a student who wishes to practise as a barrister or solicitor must also undertake some form of professional practical training, the requirements for which vary between each state and territory of Australia.

In New South Wales, a student who intends to qualify for admission to practise as a legal practitioner is required to undertake a practical legal training (PLT) course accredited by the LPAB, followed by or incorporating a period of practical experience in a law-related setting. Practical experience gained by students in LLB 397 Legal Internship may be counted towards this practical experience requirements (eg ANU and College of Law will recognise days completed as part of LLB 397). Graduates should check with their PLT provider. A list of LPAB accredited PLT courses can be found on the LPAB website.

Students who intend to practice as lawyers after admission should obtain further information about restricted practice and the mandatory continuing legal education requirements from the Law Society of New South Wales. Students who intend to practice as barristers after admission will be required to read with a senior barrister for a period of time and to undertake the Bar Readers' Course being being qualified to take briefs on their own account. Further information is available from the New South Wales Bar Association.
 

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au or business-enquiries@uow.edu.au