Course Overview

About This Course

This double degree is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law. Bachelor of Arts graduates find employment in diverse areas including communication and media industries, education, psychology and counselling, cultural, political and social policy analysis, and writing and publishing. The Bachelor of Arts is designed to provide knowledge and generic skills that form the basis for lifelong learning. The Bachelor of Laws provides students with a broad progressive legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. Students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students will also develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology and extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement and international exchange engagements. Western's law programs are a unique alternative to more traditional law schools, with community law activities that give you real world experience. The School of Law operates the Western Sydney University Justice Clinic, providing a much-needed service, while giving students a unique clinical legal learning opportunity.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta NSWCampbelltown Campus, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown NSWCampbelltownParramatta

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Completion of at least 160 credit points of law study (or 140 credit points if two Summer subjects are undertaken)
Demonstration of the likelihood of graduating with an Honours Weighted Average Mark (HWAM) of at least 70 at the time of graduation; or an Admission Average Mark (AAM) of at least 70 at the time of admission to the Honours program
Demonstration of satisfactory academic writing skills
Availability of a principal supervisor
Students enrolling in the following subjects may need to have a National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations as they may be conducting their placement in circumstances where they work with minors (managed on an as needs basis): LAWS 4017 Access to Justice Clinic, LAWS 3074 Judicial Internship, LAWS 3077 Legal Internship, LAWS 4012 First Nations Peoples' Access to Justice Clinic, LAWS 3080 Street Law Clinic, JUST 3011 Issues in the Criminal Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement — also records and identity check)
The following subjects require a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at specified time: LAWS 3024 Foundations of Chinese Law, LAWS 3025 Law, Culture and Entrepreneurial Innovation in India, LAWS 3078 Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan
Note: The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Courts and legal advice; Communication and media industries; Education; Psychology and counselling; Cultural, political and social policy analysis; Writing and Publishing; Legal Practitioner

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB NSW)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Course Content