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Bachelor of Laws - Undergraduate entry

Bachelors Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    LLB (4 year UG entry)

  • Course code

    3007083

  • Credit points

    384

  • Equivalent units

    32

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a recognised degree for admission as a lawyer throughout Australia. Whatever their field of interest, the LLB will equip students with the intellectual, critical and practical skills needed in the professional practice of law. This four-year degree can also be studied as a five-year double degree.

The Bachelor of Laws is offered on campus and by distance education. Some units include on-campus workshops.

Applicants who do not have the required entry mark for the Bachelor of Laws are encouraged to apply for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies or Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies). If students achieve the required grade point average, they can then apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Laws.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues.

Creativity

Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems.

Ethical practice

Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to ethical decision-making and an ability to recognise, reflect upon, and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts.

Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community.

Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between law and sustainability.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise.

Demonstrate an understanding of the international and comparative contexts in which legal issues arise.

Lifelong learning

Learn and work independently.

Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and seek and make use of feedback as appropriate, to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements.

Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal research and practice.

Communication and social skills

Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences.

Collaborate effectively and constructively with others.

Cultural competence

Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice.

While studying at Southern Cross University, LLB 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 this degree. However, a diverse range of law-based units is available.

Honours is embedded in the Bachelor of Laws degree and requires the completion of two specified Law units in addition to a high academic achievement overall.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1 336060 056661
Lismore Session 1 336000 056601
Online Session 1 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

The Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession, but 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.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws Undergraduate Entry a candidate shall successfully complete not less than thirty-two (32) units comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules;
    2. a minimum of ten (10) units from Part B of the Schedule;
    3. a maximum of six (6) elective units, which may include units from Part B or C of the Schedule. Units in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to the Rules for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) or the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies may not be included unless these units are in Part B or C of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules, or have been completed prior to admission to candidature.
  2. A candidate who, while enrolled for a double degree with law, has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Laws following withdrawal from candidature for the Double degree.

Law Degree with Honours

  1. A candidate for the award of Bachelor of Laws with Honours shall fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws award, and in addition:
    1. shall achieve such standard of excellence as the School Board, School of Law and Justice, may from time to time determine;
    2. shall complete the units LAW10181 Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 Independent Legal Research.
  2. For the award of Honours, consideration shall be given to a candidate’s academic record throughout the course of study. A candidate who has reached the required standard of excellence referred to in Law Degree with Honours Rule (a) may on the recommendation of the School Board in the School of Law and Justice, be awarded Honours in one of the following grades:
    • First Class Honours
    • Second Class Honours – Division I
    • Second Class Honours – Division II

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws Undergraduate Entry a candidate shall successfully complete not less than thirty-two (32) units comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules;
    2. a minimum of ten (10) units from Part B of the Schedule;
    3. a maximum of six (6) elective units, which may include units from Part B or C of the Schedule. Units in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to the Rules for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) or the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies may not be included unless these units are in Part B or C of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules, or have been completed prior to admission to candidature.
  2. A candidate who, while enrolled for a double degree with law, has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Laws following withdrawal from candidature for the Double degree.

Law Degree with Honours

  1. A candidate for the award of Bachelor of Laws with Honours shall fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws award, and in addition:
    1. shall achieve such standard of excellence as the School Board, School of Law and Justice, may from time to time determine;
    2. shall complete the units LAW10181 Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 Independent Legal Research.
  2. For the award of Honours, consideration shall be given to a candidate’s academic record throughout the course of study. A candidate who has reached the required standard of excellence referred to in Law Degree with Honours Rule (a) may on the recommendation of the School Board in the School of Law and Justice, be awarded Honours in one of the following grades:
    • First Class Honours
    • Second Class Honours – Division I
    • Second Class Honours – Division II

Course structure

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.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Session 1, Year 1
LAW00051 -  Legal Research and Writing Introductory
LAW00111 -  Legal Process Introductory Note 1
Session 2, Year 1
LAW10180 -  Law of Torts Introductory
LAW00112 -  Constitutional Law Intermediate
Session 1, Year 2
LAW10001 -  Contract Law I Introductory
LAW10002 -  Australian Criminal Law I Introductory
Session 2, Year 2
LAW10003 -  Contract Law II Intermediate
LAW10004 -  Australian Criminal Law II Intermediate
Session 1, Year 3
LAW00114 -  Evidence and Civil Procedure Intermediate
LAW00118 -  Environmental Law Intermediate
Session 2, Year 3
LAW00115 -  Equity Intermediate
LAW00116 -  Property Law Intermediate
Session 1, Year 4
LAW00520 -  The Philosophy of Law Intermediate
LAW00527 -  Corporations Law Intermediate
Session 2, Year 4
LAW00117 -  Administrative Law Intermediate
LAW00519 -  Professional Conduct Advanced Note 1
Year 5 Onwards
Enrol 2 units per session until completion of 10 units Law Elective PART B and 6 Units Any Elective

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Session 1, Year 1
LAW00051 -  Legal Research and Writing Introductory
LAW00111 -  Legal Process Introductory Note 1
LAW10001 -  Contract Law I Introductory
LAW10002 -  Australian Criminal Law I Introductory
Session 2, Year 1
LAW10003 -  Contract Law II Intermediate
LAW10004 -  Australian Criminal Law II Intermediate
Law Elective PART B
Session 1, Year 2
LAW00114 -  Evidence and Civil Procedure Intermediate
LAW00118 -  Environmental Law Intermediate
2 units Law Elective PART B
Session 2, Year 2
LAW00112 -  Constitutional Law Intermediate
3 units Law Elective PART B
Session 1, Year 3
LAW00520 -  The Philosophy of Law Intermediate
LAW00527 -  Corporations Law Intermediate
2 Units Law Elective PART B
Session 2, Year 3
LAW00115 -  Equity Intermediate
LAW00116 -  Property Law Intermediate
2 units Law elective PART B
Session 1, Year 4
4 units Any Elective
Session 2, Year 4
LAW00117 -  Administrative Law Intermediate
LAW00519 -  Professional Conduct Advanced Note 1
2 units Any Elective

Note 1:

unit requires compulsory workshop attendance

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
LAW00051 Legal Research and Writing Introductory
LAW00111 Legal Process Introductory
LAW10001 Contract Law I Introductory
LAW10002 Australian Criminal Law I Introductory
LAW10180 Law of Torts Introductory
LAW10003 Contract Law II Intermediate
LAW10004 Australian Criminal Law II Intermediate
LAW00112 Constitutional Law Intermediate
LAW00114 Evidence and Civil Procedure Intermediate
LAW00520 The Philosophy of Law Intermediate
LAW00527 Corporations Law Intermediate
LAW00115 Equity Intermediate
LAW00116 Property Law Intermediate
LAW00117 Administrative Law Intermediate
LAW00519 Professional Conduct Advanced
LAW00118 Environmental Law Intermediate

Part B

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
ACC00132 Taxation Advanced
ACC00134 Advanced Taxation Advanced
LAW00054 Family Law Practice Intermediate
LAW00057 Conveyancing Law 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
LAW00118 Environmental Law Intermediate
LAW00119 Local Government and Planning Law Intermediate
LAW00120 Victimology Intermediate
LAW00121 Intellectual Property Advanced
LAW00122 Clinical Legal Experience Intermediate
LAW00123 Law Placement 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
LAW00216 Mediation Practice and Procedure Intermediate
LAW00514 Criminology Intermediate
LAW00516 Advanced Advocacy Intermediate
LAW00521 International Law Intermediate
LAW00522 Human Rights Advanced
LAW00523 Commercial Law Intermediate
LAW00524 Independent Legal Research Advanced
LAW00525 Cyberlaw Intermediate
LAW00526 International Criminal Justice Advanced
LAW00528 Law Review Intermediate
LAW00529 Restorative Justice Intermediate
LAW01125 Stock Exchange and Finance Law Intermediate
LAW10160 Public Interest Advocacy Advanced
LAW10166 Entertainment Law Advanced
LAW10167 International Intellectual Property Law and Public Policy Intermediate
LAW10168 Privacy Law and the Private Sector Intermediate
LAW10169 Human Rights and the Global Economy Advanced
LAW10170 Race and the Law Intermediate
LAW10171 Mediating Across Cultures Introductory
LAW10181 Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method Advanced
LAW10206 The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law Intermediate
LAW10207 Psychiatry, Psychology and the Law Advanced
LAW10288 Mooting Advanced
LAW10292 Education and the Law Intermediate
LAW10472 International Human Rights Law Intermediate
LAW10487 Animal Law Intermediate
LAW10488 Crime, Globalisation and Governance 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
LAW10698 International Trade and Development Law Advanced
LAW10727 Marine Animal Protection Law Intermediate
LAW30001 Ecological Jurisprudence Intermediate
LAW30002 Advanced Sports Law Advanced
LAW30003 International Humanitarian Law Intermediate

Part C

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
CUL00413 Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Intermediate
LAW00056 Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and the Criminal Justice System Intermediate
LAW00215 Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Communities Introductory