Bachelor of Laws
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Overview
Learn the role of law in society and develop a sense of social responsibility. Macquarie Law will give you knowledge of legal principles and the critical and analytic skills to really understand them.
Macquarie offers law as a combined program with other undergraduate degrees or as an addition to your existing degree.
In this degree you'll study established areas such as constitutional law, international law, contract law and family law. You'll also look at areas of contemporary concern such as consumer law, environmental law, health law and information technology law.
Key features
- Accredited by the Supreme Court of New South Wales for legal practice.
- Join a strong student community in the Macquarie University Law Society.
- Study law in a friendly atmosphere- small class sizes mean more face-to-face time.
Minimum course duration
Graduate entry is 3 years full time / equivalent part time. Bachelor of Laws (Distance) is 6 years part time.
Location
North Ryde
Distance
UAC Code
300295 - by Distance
300299 - Graduate Entry, On Campus
Suitable for
If you have an enquiring mind, want to enter the legal profession or start your career with a developed sense of social responsibility.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,560.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 66 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 54 |
| Minimum number of credit points from untis with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | LAW109 | Criminal Justice and Procedure | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW115 | Foundations of Law | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW314 | Constitutional Law and Administration I | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW315 | Constitutional Law and Administration II | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW316 | Property Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW317 | Equity and Trusts | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW456 | Business Organisations | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW459 | International Law | 3 | ||
| 500 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW555 | C | Remedies | 3 | |
| Required | LAW550 | Litigation | 3 | ||
| Additional level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | LAW488 | Access to Justice Placement Program | ||
| LAW551 | Professional and Community Engagement | ||||
| LAW599 | Legal Governance and Professional Leadership | 3 | |||
| Required | 27cp from | LAW units at 400 or 500 level | 27 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this degree | 72 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The Macquarie LLB is accredited with professional bodies regulating the admission of law graduates to legal practice. The Bachelor of Laws provides the appropriate qualification for admission to practice as a lawyer throughout Australia.
In addition to completing a law program at an accredited institution, the profession requires all law graduates to complete a period of Practical Legal Training including further study and supervised experience in a legal practice, before being admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor.This typically takes a further 6 months to 1 year.
Further information about this can be gained from the Legal Profession Admission Board.
Career Opportunities
The Macquarie LLB equips you to undertake many rewarding careers. Most graduates will seek admission to legal practice and many will pursue traditional careers in private legal practice as either barristers or solicitors.
However, there are many other alternative and rewarding careers that are open to law geraduates. They can find employment in a wide variety of institutions and organisations both within the public and private sectors including:
- public service
- diplomatic service
- banks and other finacial institutions
- community legal centres
- public interest advocacy bodies
- health services, including hospitals
- media organisations
- trade unions
- education
Employers
Our graduates are currently practicing in law firms across Australia and the world including, but not limited to:
- Clayton Utz
- Mallesons Stephen Jaques
- Allens Arthur Robinson
- Minter Ellison
- Blake Dawson
- Freehills
- Henry Davis York
- Baker & McKenzie
- Gilbert & Tobin
Profiles
Our Students
Elizabeth McIntosh
'The reputation of Macquarie University is built on producing well-rounded graduates who have the right mix of theoretical and practical skills.
This is vitally important in the professional world of today where practical experience is highly sought after by employers. I wanted to give myself the best possible start to my career, so I chose a university where I knew I would get exposure to real-world situations early on.'
Our Graduates
The Hon. Rob Stokes MP
Year Graduated: 1997
Current Position: NSW MP for Pittwater
'Macquarie Law School has earned a reputation as on of the leading university law schools in Australia. Over the past 30 years, Macquarie Law has developed a unique brand of legal education that examines law in its wider context.
The Macquarie approach has forged a degree particularly suited for lawyers wanting to pursue careers in policy and government, and not just the commercial practice of law.
I loved my time at Macquarie and strongly recommend that you consider Macquarie Law as your first choice in legal education.'
Our Expertise
Dr Erika Techera
'I love teaching environmental law at Macquarie University and we offer a wide range of units in this area, addressing both domestic and international issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Our aim is to create socially and environmentally engaged, active and responsible graduates. Students also have the opportunity to become invloved in our research at the Centre for International and Environmental Law which adds to their overall learning experience.'
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