2018 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) | 2018

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Laws

Abbreviation:

LLB

UOW Course Code:

1881

CRICOS Code:

094205J

Total Credit Points:

180

Duration:

4 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 / 756100

Overview

This degree program consists entirely of Law subjects with a broad range of elective options. It aims to provide a legal education which equips students with a critical and questioning attitude, offers a broad perspective and provides the foundation for a career in an extensive range of legal and related work.

Students interested in studying the Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) part-time should consult with the Law Head of Students by contacting lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au.

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

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Australian legal system, including core areas of legal knowledge for Australian legal practice, and an appreciation of its international context;
2 Recognise and be able to resolve ethical problems in legal decision-making;
3 Apply legal reasoning and critical analysis to generate and effectively communicate appropriate and creative responses to complex legal issues;
4 Identify, research, evaluate and interpret relevant factual, legal and policy sources in order to articulate an original response;
5 Critically evaluate the impact of law on individuals, communities and society within a social justice framework;
6 Learn and work both independently and collaboratively and to reflect on their own skills and capabilities.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry), a candidate must successfully complete at least 192 credit points comprised of: 

  1. all compulsory Law subjects as set out in the Course Program below;
  2. elective subjects to the value of 66 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry).
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
LLB1100 Foundations of Law 6
LLB1115 Legal Skills 6
LLB1120 Law of Contract A 6
LLB1130 Criminal Law and Procedure A 6
LLB1160 Interpreting the Law 6
LLB1170 Law of Contract B 6
LLB1180 Criminal Law and Procedure B 6
LLB1197 Ethics & Professional Responsibility 6
Year 2
LLB2220 Property Law 6
LLB2230 Administrative Law 6
LLB2240 Law of Torts 6
LLB2225 Advanced Legal Skills 6
LLB2270 Equity and Trusts 6
LLB2280 Constitutional Law 6
LLB2290 Jurisprudence 6
1 LLB Elective
Year 3
LLB3300 Remedies and Civil Procedure 6
LLB3301 Evidence 6
LLB3302 Law of Business Organisations 6
LLB3397 Legal Internship 3
5 LLB Electives
Year 4
LLB3399 Law, Justice and Professional Practice 3
5 LLB Electives

Electives

Students must successfully complete elective subjects to the value of 66 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry).

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.

Honours

High achieving students who commence the Bachelor of Laws (course code 1881) in 2018 or after, are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) (Honours) (Course Code 1883). Students should refer to the Handbook entry for Bachelor of Laws(Honours)(Direct Entry) or contact the School of Law via lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au for more information.

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

As an alternative, students who have completed all requirements for their LLB degree with a weighted average mark of 70% are eligible to apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)(Graduate Entry) (Course Code 359), which is a standalone honours program. Students who enrol in this LLB (Hons) must complete the subject LLB4448 Research Honours in Law (36cp). Entry must be approved by the School of Law in consultation with the LLB Honours Coordinator. The School of Law shall not approve entry into this course unless the Coordinator has agreed, in consultation with the student, on the program of study that will form the basis of the course curriculum for the degree.

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 practice as a lawyer. 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 practise as a legal practitioner 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 (eg ANU and College of Law will recognise days completed as part of LLB3397). 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 lawyers after admission should obtain further information about restricted practice and the mandatory continuing legal education requirements 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 before being qualified to take briefs on their own account. Further information is available from the New South Wales Bar Association.

Other Information

Students who intend to practice as lawyers after admission should obtain further information about restricted practice and the mandatory continuing legal education requirements from the Law Society of New South Wales. Students who intend to practice 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 before being qualified to take briefs on their own account. Further information is available from the New South Wales Bar Association.

For further information email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 10 July, 2018