2018 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws | 2018

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws

Abbreviation:

BSc-LLB

UOW Course Code:

1889

CRICOS Code:

094213J

Total Credit Points:

240*

Duration:

Minimum 5 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 / 751207

* This is a minimum figure and may vary depending on the major.

Overview

Students may enrol in a double degree course with the Bachelor of Laws. Study in another academic discipline allows students to recognise how law functions in social, economic, technical, environmental and scientific contexts. The Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws degree provides opportunities for students to combine their knowledge of law with scientific disciplines in addressing real-world issues.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is 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 joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Apply critical analysis and problem solving skills to complex issues;
  2. Investigate, evaluate and interpret research sources;
  3. Apply research skills and knowledge to produce disciplinary work;
  4. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences.

Please refer to the handbook pages in the Undergraduate Course Handbook for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes. 

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws, a candidate must successfully a minimum 240 credit points, comprised of:

Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Science - 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 30credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry);
  3. subjects to the value of at least 90 credit points, chosen from a major within the Bachelor of Science. Students should follow the subject structure for their chosen major noting that some elective subjects may not be required. Students are advised to consult with the Course Coordinator. 
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
LLB1100Foundations of Law6
LLB1115Legal Skills6
LLB1120Law of Contract A6
LLB1130Criminal Law and Procedure A6
LLB1160Interpreting the Law6
LLB1170Law of Contract B6
LLB1180Criminal Law and Procedure B6
LLB1197Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility6
Year 2
LLB2220Property Law6
LLB2230Administrative Law6
LLB2270Equity and Trusts6
LLB2280Constitutional Law6
Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Year 3
LLB2225Advanced Legal Skills6
LLB2240Law of Torts6
LLB2290Jurisprudence6
LLB3397Legal Internship3
1 LLB Elective
Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Year 4
LLB3300Remedies and Civil Procedure6
LLB3302Law of Business Organisations6
LLB3301Evidence6
1 LLB Elective
Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Year 5
3 LLB Electives
LLB3399Law, Justice and Professional Practice3
Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Timetables

Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

This course contains a total of 140 hours over 4 weeks of compulsory work-based placements. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Undertaking a work integrated learning (WIL) experience during your university education is now a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.

Law students will complete a Legal Internship subject (LLB3397). This subject is the vehicle for a practical placement designed to expose students to the application of the law in practice; enable students to understand the importance of developing the skills of legal research; communication, drafting, practice management and problem solving; and enable students to observe and reflect upon the values, ethical standards and conduct of the legal profession in practice.

Majors

Majors are not available in the Bachelor of Laws degree.

Refer to the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health for majors available in the Bachelor of Science degree.

Honours

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

High achieving students, enrolled in this double degree, who are interested in undertaking Honours in Law, may consult with the relevant Honours Coordinator in Law, Humanities, and the Arts regarding the possibility of transferring into an Honours version of the degree.

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

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Students with a good academic record, particularly in third year within their major, are encouraged to proceed to the Honours year in the discipline of their major. The Honours year is an additional year of study that provides training in independent research.

For further information refer to the separate entry for the Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Law Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The UOW Bachelor of Laws (single LLB or in combination with another degree) is accredited by the Legal Procession Admission Board (LPAB) as satisfying the academic requirements necessary for admission to the Australian legal profession. 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 practice 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 LLB3397 Legal Internship may be counted towards this practical experience requirement. 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 practise as solicitors after admission will be subject to a period of restricted practice and the mandatory continuing legal education requirements. Further information is available from the Law Society of New South Wales. Students who intend to practise 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 and Bar Examination before 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 via email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au or smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 16 January, 2018