2020 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Laws | 2020

South Western Sydney Campus

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Laws 

Abbreviation:

BIntSt-LLB

UOW Course Code:

1892

CRICOS Code:

094215G

Total Credit Points:

240

Duration:

5 years full-time or *part-time equivalent 

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business and Law

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/ Spring**

Delivery Mode:

On-campus 

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

South Western Sydney / 751224

*Students interested in studying this degree part-time should consult with the Law Head of Students

**Students commencing in Spring will undertake their first session in the Bachelor of International Studies, before completing their first year of Law in their second year of enrolment.

Overview 

A Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates. 

Combining Law with a Bachelor of International Studies provides analysis, appreciation and the study of the diversity of the global village. It examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries and their international connections. This double degree combination opens up a range of international career opportunities in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Bachelor of International Studies degree will prepare you for work in a multicultural and globalised economy.

We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.

We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.

This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations and not-for-profit sectors – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.

The Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future admission to the profession as well as including a choice of electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects through an international exchange program.

Core subjects in International Studies include Introduction to International Studies, Methods in International Studies, and Politics and Senior Seminar in International Studies. In your second year, you will choose between one major and minor from International Relations or Global Sustainable Development. You will also be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour. 

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 

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes, which are common and consolidated in this double degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of Australian and global actors from a multidisciplinary perspective including law;
2 Communicate knowledge in an ethical manner;
3 Demonstrate the ability to communicate across a range of contexts both individually and collaboratively
4 Apply a range of critical and analytical skills to respond to complex issues;
5 Use a mixture of resources and skills in order to engage analysis and problem solving;
6 Critically review and evaluate issues at the local and global levels;
7 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding within areas of specialization.

Course Structure 

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Laws, a candidate must successfully complete at least 240 credit points, comprised of the following:

  1. All compulsory Law subjects as set out in the schedule below (114 credit points);
  2. 30 credit points of electives from the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) elective list;
  3. All core subjects for the Bachelor of International Studies at South Western Sydney except for LHA 101 and ELL 182 (24 credit points);
  4. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of International Studies at South Western Sydney (48 credit points);
  5. One of the minors listed for the Bachelor of International Studies at South Western Sydney (24 credit points).

Note: No more than 90 credit points at 100 level.

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 Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility 6
Year 2
LLB2220 Property Law 6
LLB2230 Administrative Law 6
LLB2270 Equity and Trusts 6
LLB2280 Constitutional Law 6
Subjects from the Bachelor of International Studies schedule
Year 3
LLB2225 Advanced Legal Skills 6
LLB2240 Law of Torts 6
LLB2290 Jurisprudence 6
LLB3397 Legal Internship 3
1 LLB Elective 6
Subjects from the Bachelor of International Studies schedule
Year 4
LLB3300 Remedies and Civil Procedure 6
LLB3301 Evidence 6
LLB3302 Law of Business Organisations 6
1 LLB Elective 6
Subjects from the Bachelor of International Studies schedule
Year 5
2 LLB Electives 12
1 LLB Elective 6
LLB3399 Law, Justice and Professional Practice 3
Subjects from the Bachelor of International Studies schedule

Part-time Study
A student is considered part-time when they are enrolled in less than 75% of the standard load for a session. If you are seeking to complete your undergraduate law degree part-time, you are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points (2 subjects) per session. Please refer to the Recommended Study Sequence for information.

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.

Majors and Minors 

Students completing this degree will complete one major and one minor from the Bachelor of International Studies at South Western Sydney. Options are outlined on the course handbook 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 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.

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 

The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in the Course Handbook is correct at the time of publication. However, courses may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University for updated information.

Further information is available via email: askuow@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 23 July, 2020