Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
Why study the Bachelor of Laws (3 Years) at UNE?
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.
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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus directly to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE.
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International Students
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| 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. 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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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus directly to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE. For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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. |
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| Entry Requirements | Applicants must hold at least a three-year degree of a recognised University, or equivalent; or be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule - Undergraduate Policy) except for Mature Age admission and have at least three years' relevant documented legal work experience, as determined by the School, which involves administration and/or interpretation of law. A sound knowledge of English is essential. |
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| Additional Requirements | Law students are expected to have reliable Internet access. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Fast Track | 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. |
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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 10,000 words. The Honours result is based on the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units taken towards the degree. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
ultramarine (BCC 148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
Candidates shall:
(a) hold at least a three-year degree of a recognised University, or equivalent; or
(b) be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule - Undergraduate Policy) except for Mature Age admission and have at least three years' relevant documented legal work experience, as determined by the School, which involves administration and/or interpretation of law. A sound knowledge of English is essential.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 108 cps |
| Elective Units | 36 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |