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Students who undertake a double degree with Law are candidates for both degrees and are able to complete the two degrees with five years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
The Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession throughout Australia. This double degree allows students to specialise in areas of the law either through major study, or through a comprehensive range of law electives.
Applicants who do not have the required entry mark are encouraged to apply for the single, partner degree. If those students achieve the required grade point average during that course, they may then apply for transfer into the double degree with Law.
Graduates typically work in Australia or overseas as barristers, solicitors in the government or private sectors. With this double degree, students can specialise within discreet areas of the law by majoring in Criminal Justice, Conveyancing, Civil Practice or Community Justice.
The Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training or similar to be eligible for admission. Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country’s admission body to confirm their admission requirements.
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies is accredited by the Licensed Conveyancers Committee (NSW). Completion of specified units plus a period of work experience will qualify graduates to apply for a Conveyancer’s Licence through the NSW Department of Fair Trading.
Note that each Australian State or Territory has its own legislation regulating conveyancing practice, except Queensland where only qualified solicitors are legally permitted to engage in conveyancing.
Law students can undertake voluntary legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices, to complement their practical legal skills and become familiar with the issues facing working lawyers.
There are no majors in the Bachelor of Laws degree; however, a diverse range of law-based elective units is available.
Majors of the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies:
Honours is embedded in the Bachelor of Laws degree and requires the completion of two specified Law units in addition to high academic achievement overall.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Laws a total of 480 credit points (usually 40 units) must be completed.
Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year. Please contact the School for further information.
For course rules and a full list of units, please refer to the Specific Award Rules below.
| Locations | ||
| Distance Education | Session 1 | |
| Lismore | Session 1 | |
| Coffs Harbour | Unavailable | |
| Gold Coast Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga |
Session 1 | |
| Tweed Heads - SCU Lakeside Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads |
Unavailable | |
| Tweed Heads - SCU Riverside Brett Street, Tweed Heads |
Unavailable | |
| Course Duration | 5 years full-time; 10 years part-time | |
| Fees and Charges | • Domestic fees • International fees • Additional fee information |
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| School | School of Law and Justice | |
| Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries | scu.edu.au/enquiries | |
| Further Information | Domestic applicants: Ph: 1800 626 481 International applicants: Ph: +61 2 6620 3876; E: intoff@scu.edu.au |
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| Total Units: | Award Abbreviation: | 2013 ATAR equivalent/OP: |
| 40 | BLJSt, LLB | 90/6 |
| UAC Course Code | QTAC Course Code | CRICOS Course Code |
| Gold Coast: 336169 Lismore: 336109 |
Gold Coast: 056961 Lismore: 056111 |
Gold Coast QLD: 077291C Lismore NSW: 026999M |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our distance education study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Attendance at two four-day on-campus workshops is a requirement of the Bachelor of Laws for both on-campus and distance education students. The workshops are designed to improve students’ capacities in critical analysis, legal theory, social critique, legal argument, and communication. For more information, go to law workshops.
The following elective units, when studied by distance education, also require attendance at on-campus workshops:
The School of Law and Justice delivers courses in a blended learning environment using innovative and emergent technologies.
MySCU is a student’s point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and books of readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.
The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.
The Academic Skills Development team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support.
The Resident Tutor assists first year students who experience difficulties in understanding their study tasks and/or adapting to tertiary study.
The School of Law and Justice has a professional and dedicated Student Support Team who provide a diverse range of enrolment advice and support services to internal, external, and international students.
The assessment methods used in this course vary from unit to unit. They may include research proposals, research essays, reports, oral and written presentations, case studies, online and class participation, and examinations. The weighting of assessment marks between assignments and examinations also varies.
Southern Cross University provides students with modern well-equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Modern audio-visual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.
Students at the Lismore Campus also have access to a Moot Court with a two-way viewing room, which is used for teaching practical skills in a court setting.
On-campus Undergraduate applications
To apply to study an undergraduate degree at a SCU campus, apply online through the NSW Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). For more information please visit either the UAC or QTAC websites: www.uac.edu.au or www.qtac.edu.au. A late fee applies for UAC and QTAC applications received after the 30th of September.
Direct Applications
The following applications to study can be made online, directly to SCU:
Online applications for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Laws involve four key steps:
Once registered you can exit and return to your application at any time.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Office website.
Your previous study may help you cut time off your degree.
We recommend that you apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.
For more details and how to apply please visit the Advanced Standing website.
Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies)
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Laws
Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
4.1 Qualification for AdmissionApplicants for admission to candidature shall normally have satisfied the requirements prescribed in Rule 2 Section 2 of the Rules Relating to Awards, or shall have completed a minimum of eight (8) units at this or another university and have a level of achievement acceptable to the School Boards.
4.2 Duration of CourseNormally, unless the School Boards otherwise determine, a candidate shall be required to complete the requirements of the double degrees in not more than twelve (12) years from the date of commencement.
4.3 Requirements for an AwardThis Rule is the same as Rule 4.3 of the Bachelor of Laws Rules.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
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| Year 1 | LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing LAW00111 - Legal Process LAW10001 - Contract Law I LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I |
LAW10180 - Law of Torts LAW00112 - Constitutional Law LAW10003 - Contract Law II LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II |
| Year 2 | LAW00118 - Environmental Law LAW00520 - The Philosophy of Law LAW00114 - Evidence and Civil Procedure LAW00527 - Corporations Law |
LAW00115 - Equity LAW00116 - Property Law LAW00054 - Family Law Practice LAW00117 - Administrative Law |
| Year 3 | Major 1 Major 2 Major 3 Major 4 |
LAW00519 - Professional Conduct Major 5 Major 6 Major 7 |
| Year 4 | Law elective from Part B Law elective from Part B Law elective from Part B Law elective from Part B |
Major 8 Law elective from Part B Law elective from Part B Law elective from Part B |
| Year 5 | Any elective# Any elective# Any elective# Any elective# |
Law elective from Part B Any elective# Any elective# Any elective# |
See the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies Schedule of Units for a list of the majors available for this course.
# Any elective includes electives from any degree at Southern Cross University but does not include the following units: Australian Legal System, Introduction to Law and Contract, Legal Studies I, Principles of Contract Law, Business Law, Legal Studies II, Introduction to Land Law, Foundation of Torts, Criminal Process, Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics or any introductory level law unit. However, candidates who have completed any of these units prior to enrolment in this double law degree may apply for advanced standing in up to a maximum of five of the above as “any electives” but not as “law electives”.
Notes to this Table:
Candidates completing the above degree must complete one major in the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies degree from the list of majors contained in the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies degree rules. Major 1 in this Schedule refers to the first unit in the first major and so on. A candidate may not complete more than one major.
Where a BLJSt/LLB candidate chooses a major containing LAW00004 - Company Law, LAW10068 - Law and Government Decision Making or LAW10158 - Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy, that candidate shall not be permitted to enrol in that unit and instead shall undertake an additional elective from the list of electives contained in the major. If there are no such electives available the student shall complete an additional elective from Part B.
Where a candidate chooses a major containing a core unit that is also listed in the above BLJSt/LLB Schedule, that candidate shall undertake an additional elective from the list of electives contained in the major. If there are no such electives available the candidate shall complete an addition elective from Part B.