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This course enables those with a Bachelor degree to complete a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). The course equips students with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields. Students will add additional value to their degree by selecting elective units in specialized areas of law. Students may also participate in mentoring programs and other support to assist in making their transition to a legal career.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience at the on-campus Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre and through the Criminal Justice Review Project (Innocence Project).
Conflict of interest checks may apply.
Students are required to apply to the Unit Coordinator.
This course has been Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA).
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA). Registration with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) is required to practice in the profession.
All students are required to have a recognised Bachelor or Masters degree in any discipline. Alternatively students can have a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, where in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, the student has appropriate experience/achievements since graduation to qualify them for admission to the course.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
Students are required to complete 22 Core units and 2 Elective units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1111 | Contract Law I | 15 |
| LAW1113 | Criminal Law I | 15 |
| LAW1116 | Legal Process | 15 |
| LAW1117 | Torts I | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1212 | Contract Law II | 15 |
| LAW1214 | Criminal Law II | 15 |
| LAW1218 | Torts II | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2102 | Property Law I | 15 |
| LAW2104 * | Constitutional Law I | 15 |
| LAW3102 | Corporations Law | 15 |
| LAW3103 | Equity | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2312 | Property Law II | 15 |
| LAW2314 | Constitutional Law II | 15 |
| LAW2350 | Administrative Law | 15 |
| LAW3106 | Evidence | 15 |
| LAW3107 | Law of Trusts | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW4604 | Civil Procedure I | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 2 x Elective Units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW4614 | Civil Procedure II | 15 |
| LAW4620 | Commercial Practice, Conveyancing and Drafting | 15 |
| LAW4625 | Statutory Interpretation | 15 |
| LAW4704 | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
| CRI1105 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
| CRI3109 | International Human Rights | 15 |
| CRI3101 | Professional Ethics | 15 |
| LAW2600 | Terrorism and the Law | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3600 | Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice | 15 |
| LAW3602 | Community Legal Practice | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW4108 | International Law | 15 |
| LAW4130 | Innocence Project | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2106 | Intellectual Property Law | 15 |
| LAW2601 | Planning and Development Law I | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3109 | Taxation Law | 15 |
| LAW3201 | Law of Banking and Credit III | 15 |
| LAW3221 | Trade Practices, Competition and Consumer Protection Law | 15 |
| LAW3608 | Advanced Taxation Law | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW4110 | International Trade Law | 15 |
| LAW4601 | Mining and Resource Law | 15 |
| LAW4609 | Remedies | 15 |
| FBL3501 | Business Practicum | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2105 | Employment Law | 15 |
| LAW2602 | Environmental Law and Administration | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3602 | Community Legal Practice | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW4108 | International Law | 15 |
| LAW4607 | Family Law | 15 |
Note: Students may select electives across streams.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students with not more than 8 units of study left and who have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher, may be eligible to graduate with Honours. Eligible students must complete the following unit in lieu of the 2 Law elective units: | ||
| LAW4710 | Advanced Legal Research Thesis | 30 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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