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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Our legal system has the power to transform lives. Whether it's advocating for a client, supporting community services or writing policy that shapes the nation, studying law empowers you to make an impact. If you have a Bachelor's degree and want to establish yourself as a forward-thinking legal professional, La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry) is the perfect place to hone your skills and build a rewarding career at the forefront of Australian legal practice. You'll learn from expert academics who are leaders in environmental law, international law, intellectual property law and commercial law. Gain a deep understanding of key areas of legal practice and expand your knowledge with our diverse range of electives. As you study, you'll build your talents in advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution, so you'll be ready to apply them in both legal and non-legal settings.
Structure
Students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Contract Law A
- Contract Law B
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal Institutions and Methods
- Principles of Constitutional Law
- Principles of Criminal Law
- Principles of Public Law
- Principles of Tort Law
Standard entry requirements
Bachelor Degree: Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Recognition
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry) course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to meet the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria as an Australian lawyer. Admission to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Victoria also requires the completion of practical legal training via either a 12-month period of supervised legal training or completion of 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. International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a practical legal traineeship and a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs for details. Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. For further details, including admission to the legal profession and/or relevant visa requirements, please contact the professional body for details.
