Bachelor of Laws
| Official Abbreviation | LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP or Full Fee | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview |
Bachelor of Laws - the flexible approach. The University of New England offers a flexible approach to the study of law, with the LLB providing both on campus and off campus study opportunities. The Law degree is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission to practice in that State and mutual recognition legislation extends this recognition to other Australian jurisdictions. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must be graduates of a three-year Bachelor's course who meet all the requirements for undergraduate entry to the University or have three years relevant work experience as determined by the course coordinator. A sound knowledge of English is essential. Law students are expected to have reliable Internet access. |
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| Additional Entry Requirements |
Non-Graduate Entry: Applicant must have at least three years relevant documented legal work experience as determined by the Course Co-ordinator (Law) which involves administration and/or interpretation of law - eg paralegal, police officer and legal secretary meet the University's criteria for non graduate entry.
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| Course Rules |
Credit Point RequirementsTo qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points. Program of StudyCandidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
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| Career Opportunities |
Examples include legal practice, solicitor/barrister (with the required workplace training), legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations, commercial firms, government departments, banking, commerce and management. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | None | |||||||||||||||
| Double Degree Opportunities | Double degree opportunities exist for: Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Computer Science/ Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Financial Administration/ Bachelor of Laws; Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws. | |||||||||||||||
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be given on application for prior study in any Australian program that meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner (including courses offered by the NSW Legal Practitioner's Admission Board or its equivalent). Advanced standing cannot be given for work experience or legal studies that are not part of a course that meets admission requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected law units on a full fee basis | |||||||||||||||
| Other Benefits |
The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units are offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Law Students' Society: There is an active Law Students' Society at UNE, which organises inter-varsity mooting and social activities for students. The Society also represents the interests of Law students through its elected representatives on School Committees and provides a range of services for Law alumni as well as facilitating links between legal practitioners and students. |
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| Honours | Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB Hons): Students who have achieved a grade point average of 5.5 or better in the preceding eight law units (P=4, C=5, D=6, HD=7) may be admitted to the Honours program in the final year of study. This program is based on a thesis of up to 15,000 words. The Honours result is based on the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units taken towards the degree. | |||||||||||||||
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. | |||||||||||||||
| Further Information |
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