Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

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This course is being phased out. No new enrolments will be permitted from 2022. Prospective students should see the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts course at the Bundoora campus.

Students currently enrolled in this course will be able to complete their studies.

Students who are undertaking the course on a part-time basis are strongly recommended to complete the core subjects as soon as possible

Overview

This five-year double degree prepares you to take advantage of today's rapidly evolving work environment, giving you a legal education with a global social justice perspective. You'll learn to challenge the way you think about yourself, your community and our world. You'll have the opportunity to build expertise in areas … For more content click the Read more button below. By combining studies in law and arts, you can build a career in areas like entertainment law, publishing, public relations, international business, diplomacy, management or government. To build your practical skills, we also offer hands-on experience through internships, work experience programs, and our study abroad program. A number of students participate in United Nations events and conferences, where they join discussions on global issues such as climate change. You can choose to match your law electives to your arts major if you wish. If you major in politics, for example, you can do related elective law subjects like public international law, human rights law or justice rights and the law. If you study languages, philosophy or drama, you could choose elective law subjects in areas like Chinese law or intellectual property law. Only the first two years of this course are offered in Bendigo. While it is possible to arrange long-distance learning, it is recommended to transfer to the Melbourne Campus to complete your degree with a wider selection of subjects. Bendigo students may undertake all core law subjects at the Bendigo Campus but a wider selection of law electives are available at the Melbourne Campus. Some electives are available in intensive delivery at Melbourne during Summer and Winter semesters.

By combining studies in law and arts, you can build a career in areas like entertainment law, publishing, public relations, international business, diplomacy, management or government.

To build your practical skills, we also offer hands-on experience through internships, work experience programs, and our study abroad program. A number of students participate in United Nations events and conferences, where they join discussions on global issues such as climate change.

You can choose to match your law electives to your arts major if you wish. If you major in politics, for example, you can do related elective law subjects like public international law, human rights law or justice rights and the law. If you study languages, philosophy or drama, you could choose elective law subjects in areas like Chinese law or intellectual property law.

Only the first two years of this course are offered in Bendigo. While it is possible to arrange long-distance learning, it is recommended to transfer to the Melbourne Campus to complete your degree with a wider selection of subjects. Bendigo students may undertake all core law subjects at the Bendigo Campus but a wider selection of law electives are available at the Melbourne Campus. Some electives are available in intensive delivery at Melbourne during Summer and Winter semesters.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Darren O'Donovan

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

075232G

Course instance contact

Darren O'Donovan

Course duration (full time)

5 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

Complete a total of at least five years of full-time study or its part time equivalent. Complete in sequence the compulsory Law subjects. Complete a total of 600 credit points (360 credit points in Law and a minimum of 240 credit points in Arts). Satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor … For more content click the Read more button below. Complete 90 credit points at third year level overall in arts.

Complete a total of at least five years of full-time study or its part time equivalent.

Complete in sequence the compulsory Law subjects.

Complete a total of 600 credit points (360 credit points in Law and a minimum of 240 credit points in Arts).

Satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts including one Arts Major consisting of 120 credit points (30 credit points at first-year level (including a first year core subject within their chosen Discipline area), 45 credit points at second year level (including a second year core subject within their chosen Discipline area) and 45 credit points at third year level (including a third year core subject within their chosen Discipline area).

Complete 90 credit points at third year level overall in arts.

Course structure
600 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Major30 credit points

Electives30 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Major30 credit points

Electives30 credit points

Level three120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Major30 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Level four120 credit points

Core45 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Electives30 credit points

Level five120 credit points

Capstone45 credit points

Students to select LAW3REM and one option from the list below.

Core choice30 credit points

Core15 credit points

Major30 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Majors120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into the legal practice in Victoria, Australia

Demonstrate broad knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts, substantive areas of law and international and comparative contexts

Apply systematic, detailed knowledge and understanding of at least one discipline or interdisciplinary area in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Demonstrate analytical and practical skills in identifying legal issues, applying legal doctrine and solving legal problems using innovative and creative thought

Design and conduct independent and collaborative research into complex problems, considering ethical implications and multiple perspectives and effectively and cogently communicate legal research, knowledge and analysis orally and in writing to a variety of audiences both legal and nonlegal

Demonstrate a capacity to reflect on their own learning approaches, work independently, manage and foster \ personal and professional development, and collaborate effectively in a team environment

Demonstrate an ability to study and research using appropriate technology and discerning judgment, identifying, consolidating and critically analysing relevant legal sources and navigate, critically assess and strategically utilise information from digital sources

Recognise and reflect on lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities and the importance of integrity and service in legal analysis and practice and demonstrate high-level, ethical, professional and culturally aware communication skills

Demonstrate a critical awareness of the historical, social, economic and cultural contexts and implications of laws and the role of lawyers in promoting justice and equity and develop creative, critical and analytical skills to address problems in a range of social and cultural contexts

10.

Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness to act as critically engaged global citizens Honours

11.

Develop enhanced skills and knowledge in independently researching and producing a substantial piece of scholarship in an area of Law

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information. Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program

Work integrated learning opportunities
A course that integrates theory with the practice of work.

Career development learning, Industry informed curriculum, Industry presentations, Professional simulations

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria. It will prepare you for a career in private legal practice, government, the media, politics and the not for profit sector.

Professional recognition

All Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor law courses include the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to qualify for admission to the legal profession in Victoria as an Australian lawyer. To qualify requires ongoing training and/or courses. International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the relevant professional body for further details.

Admission to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Victoria also requires the completion of practical legal training either by a 12-month period of Supervised Legal Training or by completing an approved practical legal training course (for example, at the Leo Cussen Institute or The College of Law). Candidates for admission to practice must also satisfy the Admissions Board that they are a fit and proper person to be admitted to practice.

International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by the relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.

Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Internal course relationships

External pathways

External pathways into this course

La Trobe University (LTU) has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions.If your institution has a pathway arrangement with LTU you may be eligible to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred LTU program.If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an LTU partner, credit into your LTU program will be assessed on a case by case basis.For further information or if you are unable to locate your previous institution/study, please contact our Future Students Centre.

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