Course summary
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and opens up opportunities for entering the fields of law and justice at the para-professional level. For people who have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course will help extend their knowledge, skills and expertise to develop their career. This Bachelor degree is an extension of the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies), and offers a wider choice of specialised study areas.
Students who want to become lawyers and who achieve the necessary grade point average may apply for admission to the undergraduate entry or the graduate entry Bachelor of Laws during or at the completion of their studies, respectively.
Alternatively, students who wish to exit this course early with the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may do so with the completion of the required 16 units.
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and opens up opportunities for entering the fields of law and justice at the para-professional level. For people who have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course will help extend their knowledge, skills and expertise to develop their career. This Bachelor degree is an extension of the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies), and offers a wider choice of specialised study areas.
Students who want to become lawyers and who achieve the necessary grade point average may apply for admission to the undergraduate entry or the graduate entry Bachelor of Laws during or at the completion of their studies, respectively.
Alternatively, students who wish to exit this course early with the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may do so with the completion of the required 16 units.
The course consists of compulsory law units and elective units. Students can choose to study a major in Civil Practice, Community Justice, Conveyancing, or Criminal Justice.
Civil Practice provides a platform for students to move into support roles in the fields of commercial and civil litigation practice within legal firms.
Community Justice provides students with expertise in the human rights and social justice fields. Graduates will have the background and skills to enable them to work in a wide range of civil and community services.
Conveyancing provides students with the academic requirements necessary to obtain a conveyancer’s licence in NSW, and is accredited by NSW Fair Trading. For licensing requirements, and details of mandatory additional work experience required to enable registration, enquiries should be made to NSW 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.
Criminal Justice is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the law and practice of criminal law. Graduates will have the background and skills to enable them to work in the criminal justice system which offers a diverse array of roles in legal firms, law enforcement agencies, legal aid offices, courts administration and public prosecutions.
University-wide majors are also available in this course.
Additional information: Some elective units, when studied by distance education, require students to attend on-campus workshops — see teaching methods.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Apply critical judgement including analysis, reasoning, and appropriate directed research to legal issues and challenges in paralegal, professional social and political contexts. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
| Creativity | Apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems in paralegal, professional and political contexts. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and legal ethical frameworks. Understanding the relationship between law and sustainability. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge relating to the paralegal, professional and social contexts of the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts. |
| Lifelong learning | Learn and work independently within broad parameters. Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance. Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal issues in social and political contexts. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing. Collaborate effectively and constructively with others. |
| Cultural competence | Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. |
Course overview
Course code
3006110
Course abbreviation
BLJSt
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | 336161 | 056161 |
| Lismore | Session 1 | 336110 | 056051 |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $17,760 ($2,220 per unit) | 022342G |
| Lismore | Session 1 | $17,760 ($2,220 per unit) | 022342G |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units comprising:
- All units in Part A of the Schedule of Units; and
- One eight (8) unit major from Part B of the Schedule of Units; and
- Either a second eight (8) unit major from Part B of the Schedule of Units; or
- Eight (8) elective units of which a minimum of six (6) are selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units; or one (1) eight (8) unit University-wide major selected from the University-wide Schedule of majors, excluding the Law and Justice major.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies degree, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may elect to be awarded the Associate degree following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelors degree.
- Where a candidate undertakes two majors, a unit may not be counted towards both majors except where a unit is a core unit in both majors. In this case a candidate must still complete twenty-four (24) units as in 4.2(a) above, including eight (8) units from each of the two majors.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| Part-time students should complete the first two units in Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units in Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW10157 - Australian Legal System | Introductory | ||
| LAW00050 - Criminal Process | Introductory | ||
| LAW00128 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| Part-time students should complete the first two units in Year 1, Session 2 and the remaining two units in Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law | Introductory | ||
| LAW10159 - Principles of Contract Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00054 - Family Law Practice | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| From year 2 complete your chosen Part B Major. Choose from Criminal Justice Major, Civil Practice Major, Conveyancing Major orCommunity Justice Major | |||
| 1st Part B Major unit | |||
| 2nd Part B Major unit | |||
| 3rd Part B Major unit | |||
| 4th Part B Major unit | |||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| 5th Part B Major unit | |||
| 6th Part B Major unit | |||
| 7th Part B Major unit | |||
| 8th Part B Major unit | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| From year 3 complete either a 2nd Part B Major (Criminal Justice Major, Civil Practice Major, Conveyancing Major orCommunity Justice Major) OR 8 Elective units ( 6 units must be from Part B Law Electives) OR one 8 unit University-wide Major | |||
| 1st unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 1st elective OR 1st University-wide Major unit | |||
| 2nd unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 2nd elective OR 2nd University-wide Major unit | |||
| 3rd unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 3rd t elective OR 3rd University-wide Major unit | |||
| 4th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 4th elective OR 4th University-wide Major unit | |||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| 5th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 5th elective OR 5th University-wide Major unit | |||
| 6th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 6th elective OR 6th University-wide Major unit | |||
| 7th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 7th elective OR 7th University-wide Major unit | |||
| 8th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 8th elective OR 8th University-wide Major unit | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students commencing their studies in session 2 are limited to part time, external study for their first session. It may be possible to study on campus and or full time in subsequent sessions. | |||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW10157 - Australian Legal System | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00050 - Criminal Process | Introductory | ||
| LAW00128 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Introductory | ||
| Students may also complete units from Session 1, Year 3 if they wish to study full-time in this Session. | |||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| LAW10159 - Principles of Contract Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law | Introductory | ||
| Students may also complete units from Session 2, Year 3 if they wish to study full-time in this Session. | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| From year 3 complete your chosen Part B Major. Choose from Criminal Justice Major, Civil Practice Major, Conveyancing Major orCommunity Justice Major | |||
| 1st Part B Major unit | |||
| 2nd Part B Major unit | |||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00054 - Family Law Practice | Intermediate | ||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| 3rd Part B Major unit | |||
| 4th Part B Major unit | |||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| 5th Part B Major unit | |||
| 6th Part B Major unit | |||
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| From year 5 complete either a 2nd Part B Major (Criminal Justice Major, Civil Practice Major, Conveyancing Major orCommunity Justice Major) OR 8 Elective units ( 6 units must be from Part B Law Electives) OR one 8 unit University-wide Major | |||
| 1st unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 1st elective OR 1st University-wide Major unit | |||
| 2nd unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 2nd elective OR 2nd University-wide Major unit | |||
| Year 5, Session 2 | |||
| 7th Part B Major unit | |||
| 8th Part B Major unit | |||
| Year 6, Session 1 | |||
| 3rd unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 3rd elective OR 3rd University-wide Major unit | |||
| 4th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 4th elective OR 4th University-wide Major unit | |||
| Year 6, Session 2 | |||
| 5th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 5th elective OR 5th University-wide Major unit | |||
| 6th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 6th elective OR 6th University-wide Major unit | |||
| Year 7, Session 1 | |||
| 7th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 7th elective OR 7th University-wide Major unit | |||
| 8th unit from 2nd Part B Major OR 8th elective OR 8th University-wide Major unit | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | Unit requires attendance at compulsory workshop |
Unit groups
Criminal Justice Major
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW00056 - Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and the Criminal Justice System | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00059 - Welfare Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00061 - Drugs, Crime and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00120 - Victimology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00514 - Criminology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00526 - International Criminal Justice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00529 - Restorative Justice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10158 - Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy | Intermediate |
Conveyancing Major
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW00108 - Legal and Conveyancing Practice | Introductory | ||
| LAW00057 - Conveyancing Law | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00062 - Wills and Estates | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00107 - Conveyancers Professional Practice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00523 - Commercial Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00004 - Company Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00119 - Local Government and Planning Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00126 - Competition and Consumer Law | Intermediate |
Civil Practice Major
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW00058 - Litigation Practice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00104 - Employment and Industrial Relations Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00106 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00119 - Local Government and Planning Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00124 - International Business Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| LAW00523 - Commercial Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10158 - Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy | Intermediate |
Community Justice Major
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW00059 - Welfare Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00106 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00119 - Local Government and Planning Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| LAW00216 - Mediation Practice and Procedure | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00522 - Human Rights | Advanced | ||
| LAW00529 - Restorative Justice | Intermediate |
Part B Law Electives
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC00132 - Taxation | Advanced | ||
| ACC00134 - Advanced Taxation | Advanced | ||
| LAW00004 - Company Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00057 - Conveyancing Law | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00058 - Litigation Practice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00059 - Welfare Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00061 - Drugs, Crime and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00062 - Wills and Estates | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00104 - Employment and Industrial Relations Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00106 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00107 - Conveyancers Professional Practice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00108 - Legal and Conveyancing Practice | Introductory | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00119 - Local Government and Planning Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00120 - Victimology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00121 - Intellectual Property | Advanced | ||
| LAW00124 - International Business Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00125 - Information Technology and the Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00126 - Competition and Consumer Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| LAW00216 - Mediation Practice and Procedure | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00514 - Criminology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00521 - International Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00522 - Human Rights | Advanced | ||
| LAW00523 - Commercial Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00525 - Cyberlaw | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00526 - International Criminal Justice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00529 - Restorative Justice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW01125 - Stock Exchange and Finance Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10068 - Law and Government Decision Making | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10069 - Veterans Law I | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10070 - Veterans Law II | Advanced | ||
| LAW10158 - Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10160 - Public Interest Advocacy | Advanced | ||
| LAW10166 - Entertainment Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10171 - Mediating Across Cultures | Introductory | ||
| LAW10206 - The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10288 - Mooting | Advanced | ||
| LAW10292 - Education and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10472 - International Human Rights Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10487 - Animal Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10489 - Australian Military and National Security Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10490 - Trials and Witnesses | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10491 - Sexual Orientation and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10527 - Comparative Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10727 - Marine Animal Protection Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW20001 - Paralegal Placement | Intermediate | ||
| LAW30004 - Comparative Criminal Law | Advanced |