Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01032F

As a student at Notre Dame’s School of Law, you will benefit from small class sizes, a supportive Catholic ethos and academic staff who are committed to quality teaching and providing pastoral care to each student. The University aims to give each student every opportunity to fulfill their potential and be inspired to go out into the community and make a difference. Our Law degrees are accredited by the New South Wales Legal Profession Admission Board. Subject to completing the relevant practical legal training requirements graduates are eligible for admission as a lawyer in New South Wales.The Bachelor of Laws has a particular focus on the basic building blocks of the law (the legally required “Priestley” subjects) and on developing practical skills such as public speaking, advocacy, alternative dispute resolution and commercial practice skills. Through the mentoring and internship programs students are provided with many opportunities to experience the law in practice.All of our academics at the School of Law have a substantial amount of experience in legal practice (as solicitors, environmental law experts, barristers, judges or canon lawyers). This allows students to learn not just the legal principles but how they apply in legal practice.We know that students find the environment at Notre Dame’s School of Law both stimulating and rewarding. According to a recent QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) survey Notre Dame ranked first out of all law schools in NSW and Western Australia for Overall Quality of Educational Experience, Teaching Quality, Overall Leaner Engagement and Student Support.

Standard entry requirements

Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 subjects with a high credit average is required.

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