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Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Laws

Bachelors Double Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BLJSt, LLB

  • Course code

    3206107

  • Credit points

    480

  • Equivalent units

    40

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

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 (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 double degree enables students to specialise in areas of the law either through major study, or through a comprehensive range of law electives.

The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies brings together studies in law and politics. It is an excellent degree for those wanting to work in policy, paralegal positions, and in the fields of justice. It provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and a strong understanding of Australian and international politics and society.

Applicants who do not have the required entry mark are encouraged to apply for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies. If those students achieve the required grade point average during that course, they may then apply for transfer into the double degree.

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.

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.

The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies consists of compulsory law and politics units and elective units. Students can choose to study a major in Conveyancing. See Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies for more information.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1 336169 056961
Lismore Session 1 336109 056111
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.

The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, with a major in Conveyancing, is accredited by NSW Fair Trading. See Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies for more information.

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 the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Laws a candidate shall successfully complete forty (40) units, comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units, and either
    2. one (1) eight (8) unit University-wide Major selected from the University-wide Schedule of majors, excluding the Law and Justice Major and seven (7) elective units selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units, OR
    3. fifteen (15) elective units comprising;
      1. a minimum of ten (10) units from Part B of the Schedule of Units, and; 
      2. a maximum of five (5) university-wide elective units which may include units from Part B of the Schedule of Units.  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 of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules, or have been completed prior to admission to candidature.

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 must:
    1. complete the units LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research; and
    2. achieve a standard of academic performance as determined by the School Board, School of Law and Justice.
  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 academic performance 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 the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Laws a candidate shall successfully complete forty (40) units, comprising:
    1. all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units, and either
    2. one (1) eight (8) unit University-wide Major selected from the University-wide Schedule of majors, excluding the Law and Justice Major and seven (7) elective units selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units, OR
    3. fifteen (15) elective units comprising;
      1. a minimum of ten (10) units from Part B of the Schedule of Units, and; 
      2. a maximum of five (5) university-wide elective units which may include units from Part B of the Schedule of Units.  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 of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules, or have been completed prior to admission to candidature.

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 must:
    1. complete the units LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research; and
    2. achieve a standard of academic performance as determined by the School Board, School of Law and Justice.
  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 academic performance 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
Year 1, Session 1
Part-time students should complete the first two units in Year 1, Session 1. The remaining two units should be completed in Year 2, Session 1.
LAW00051 -  Legal Research and Writing Introductory
LAW00111 -  Legal Process Introductory
LAW10001 -  Contract Law I Introductory
LAW10002 -  Australian Criminal Law I Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
Part-time students should complete the first two units in Year 1, Session 2. The remaining two units should be completed in Year 2, Session 2.
LAW00054 -  Family Law Practice Intermediate
LAW00112 -  Constitutional Law Intermediate
LAW10003 -  Contract Law II Intermediate
LAW10004 -  Australian Criminal Law II Intermediate
Year 2, Session 1
LAW72002 -  Law of Torts I Intermediate
LAW71005 -  Property Principles Introductory
LAW72005 -  Evidence Intermediate
LAW00118 -  Environmental Law Intermediate
Year 2, Session 2
LAW73003 -  Law of Torts II Advanced
LAW72010 -  Property in Land Intermediate
LAW72001 -  Civil Litigation and Procedure Intermediate
SOC00112 -  Social Policy Introductory
Year 3, Session 1
LAW72009 -  Principles of Equity Intermediate
LAW00520 -  The Philosophy of Law Intermediate
LAW00527 -  Corporations Law Intermediate
POL10244 -  Australian Politics Introductory
Year 3, Session 2
LAW00117 -  Administrative Law Intermediate
LAW00519 -  Professional Conduct Advanced Note 2
LAW72012 -  Trusts Intermediate
POL00005 -  Ideas and Ideals in Politics Intermediate
Year 4, Session 1
POL20001 -  Analysing Policy Problems Intermediate
1st Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
2nd Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
3rd Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
Year 4, Session 2
4th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
5th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
6th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
7th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
Year 5, Session 1
8th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Major Unit
9th Part B Law Elective
10th Part B Law Elective
11th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective Note 1
Year 5, Session 2
12th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective Note 1
13th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective Note 1
14th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective
15th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective

Note 1:

University-wide Electives include electives from any degree at Southern Cross University but does not include the following units: LAW10157 Australian Legal System, LAW10159 Principles of Contract Law, LAW00052 Introduction to Land Law, LAW00053 Foundations of Torts, LAW00050 Criminal Process, LAW00128 Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics, LAW00150 Introduction to Business Law, LAW00004 Company Law, LAW00058 Litigation Practice, LAW00107 Conveyancers Professional Practice, LAW00108 Legal and Conveyancing Practice, LAW10068 Law and Government Decision Making, and LAW10158 Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy. However, candidates who have completed any of these units prior to enrolment in this degree may apply for advanced standing in up to a maximum of six of the above as “University-wide electives” but not as “Part B Law Electives”.

Note 2:

Attendance at a compulsory workshop is required.

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
LAW00112 Constitutional Law Intermediate
LAW10003 Contract Law II Intermediate
LAW10004 Australian Criminal Law II Intermediate
LAW00118 Environmental Law Intermediate
LAW00520 The Philosophy of Law Intermediate
LAW00527 Corporations Law Intermediate
LAW00117 Administrative Law Intermediate
LAW00054 Family Law Practice Intermediate
LAW72009 Principles of Equity Intermediate
LAW00519 Professional Conduct Advanced Note 2
POL10244 Australian Politics Introductory
POL20001 Analysing Policy Problems Intermediate
POL00005 Ideas and Ideals in Politics Intermediate
SOC00112 Social Policy Introductory
LAW72002 Torts Intermediate
LAW73003 Remedies Advanced
LAW72001 Civil Litigation and Procedure Intermediate
LAW72005 Evidence Intermediate
LAW71005 Property Principles Introductory
LAW72010 Property in Land Intermediate
LAW72012 Trusts Intermediate

Part B
Choose one (1) eight (8) unit University-wide Major and seven (7) units from Part B OR Choose fifteen (15) elective units (a minimum of ten (10) from Part B) Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
ACC00132 Taxation Advanced
ACC00134 Advanced Taxation Advanced
LAW00057 Conveyancing Law Intermediate Note 2
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 Note 2
LAW00216 Mediation Practice and Procedure Intermediate Note 2
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
LAW30004 Comparative Criminal Law Advanced
LAW30005 Statutory Interpretation Advanced