Laws
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Laws
CRICOS course code
021292J
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course combines an accredited professional qualification in law with some studies in a non-law discipline. It provides an innovative legal education that includes the subjects required for admission to legal practice, as well as a broad range of electives. Many of the electives have a practical skills component such as clinical legal education, communication and advocacy skills and negotiation.
Opportunities include: Introduction to Chinese Law in Shanghai; winter school in Hong Kong or Geneva (there may be visa implications for international students); placement within a community legal service or legal aid environment; judicial mentoring; and participation in other experiential learning such as simulated client interviewing and mooting.
Subject to approval, students can also complete up to four subjects from the Master of Laws in Global Business Law and/or the Public Interest Law programs. Students may apply to transfer into a double degree after one year.
Course structure
Students complete 22 law subjects - 15 compulsory subjects and seven electives. They must also complete a minimum of 105 credit points from a non-law discipline. Honours is offered to students whose work is of a sufficiently high standard, and is undertaken in the final year of the course.
Contact hours
3 contact hours per 15 credit point subject, and 4 contact hours per 20 credit point subject in law per week. Normally 3 contact hours per non law subject.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Criminal law and procedure, law of torts, law of contracts, commercial and consumer contracts, property law, law of equity and trusts, corporations law, administrative law, federal and state constitutional law, civil procedure, evidence, professional conduct, access to justice, commercial law, conflict resolution, family law, financial services regulation and corporate governance, health law, international and comparative law, income tax law, jurisprudence, public interest law.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
19 400
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 95
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 97.4
International Baccalaureate - 34
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 14
Sri Lankan A Levels - AAB
MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yr 12 FSP
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG/MVG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 80
Vietnam (Year 12) - 9
National (China) Gao Kao - 590
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 460
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 620
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Special requirements
Foundation Studies applicants applying for admission to the four-year program will also be required to attend a compulsory interview with the School of Law.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Opportunities for graduates include positions in the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, public administration, education, community legal services and public interest advocacy groups. Although many students interested in studying law are looking towards a career as a legal practitioner (that is, as a solicitor or barrister), there are other opportunities available in the legal field, including work as a registrar, law clerk or legal assistant, legal executive, judge's associate or law librarian. A legal education is also a valuable preparation for a variety of careers outside the legal field. Skills such as legal research techniques, legal reasoning, the evaluation of rules and policies, the presentation of written and oral arguments, and the ability to communicate in plain English may be utilised in various occupations.
Professional recognition
The course includes those subjects approved by the Victorian Council of Legal Education, which must be completed successfully to qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission to practise as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria requires the completion of a supervised workplace traineeship (formerly known as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course such as that offered by the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law. International graduates would need the relevant visa to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au