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Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry)
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Laws |
Abbreviation: | LLB |
UOW Course Code: | 1777 |
CRICOS Code: | 055107A |
Total Credit Points: | 228 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 756100 |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
This degree program consists entirely of Law subjects with a broad range of elective options. It aims to provide a legal education which equips students with a critical and questioning attitude, offers a broad perspective and provides the foundation for a career in an extensive range of legal and related work.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Australian legal system, including core areas of knowledge for Australian legal practice, and an appreciation of its international context.
- Recognise and be able to resolve ethical problems in legal decision-making.
- Apply reasoning and critical analysis to generate appropriate and creative responses to complex legal issues.
- Investigate, evaluate and interpret legal research sources in order to articulate an original response.
- Communicate complex legal concepts effectively to a range of audiences.
Course Structure
Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) must complete the following:
- all compulsory Law subjects in the sequence set out in the Course Program below;
- elective subjects to the value of 88 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| LLB 100 | Foundations of Law A | 8 | Autumn |
| LLB 110 | Legal Research and Writing | 4 | Autumn |
| LLB 120 | Law of Contract A | 8 | Autumn |
| LLB 130 | Criminal Law and Process A | 8 | Autumn |
| LLB 150 | Communication Skills | 2 | Autumn |
| LLB 140 | Advocacy Skills | 2 | Spring |
| LLB 160 | Foundations of Law B | 8 | Spring |
| LLB 170 | Law of Contract B | 8 | Spring |
| LLB 180 | Criminal Law and Process B | 8 | Spring |
| LLB 197 | Lawyers and Australian Society | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| LLB 220 | Property and Trusts A | 8 | Autumn |
| LLB 230 | Administrative Law | 8 | Autumn |
| LLB 240 | Law of Torts | 8 | Autumn |
| LLB 260 | Dispute Management Skills | 2 | Autumn |
| LLB 270 | Property and Trusts B | 8 | Spring |
| LLB 280 | Constitutional Law | 8 | Spring |
| LLB 290 | Legal Theory | 8 | Spring |
| LLB 250 | Drafting Skills | 2 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| LLB 300 | Remedies and Civil Procedure | 8 | Autumn |
| LLB 302 | Law of Business Organisations | 8 | Autumn |
| 2 LLB Electives | 16 | Autumn | |
| LLB 301 | Evidence | 8 | Spring |
| 3 LLB Electives | 24 | Spring | |
| LLB 397 | Legal Internship | 2 | LIP1, LIP2, LIP Summer |
| Year 4 | |||
| 6 LLB Electives | 48 | Autumn | |
Electives
Students must successfully complete elective subjects to the value of 88 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry).
Honours
High achieving students who commence the Bachelor of Laws (course code 1777) in 2016 or after, are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) (Honours) (Course Code 1771). Students should refer to the Handbook entry for Bachelor of Laws(Honours)(Direct Entry) or contact the School of Law via lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au for more information.
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information for the Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) (Honours) (Course Code 1771) are available from the Course Finder.
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.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
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 LLB397 Legal Internship may be counted towards this practical experience requirement (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.
Other Information
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 before being qualified to take briefs on their own account. Further information is available from the New South Wales Bar Association.
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au