Course Overview

About This Course

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law. Subjects available in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology offer a solid foundation across several domains including Networking, Databases, Systems Analysis & Design, Programming, Web and Mobile Technologies, Project Management, Professional Communications, Operating Systems and Human Computer Interaction. It also covers the necessary mathematical and statistical skills as needed by an ICT practitioner. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. The program 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 have the opportunity to 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. The Information and Communications Technology component of the program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and involves applied study of systems analysis and design, networking, programming and databases, web development, project management, communications, operating systems, human computer interaction and numeracy.

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

This program is designed for students in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an Honours program.
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 certain 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 (applies to: 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)
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
The part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree: Commercial advisor, IT systems architecture, Systems integrator, Solicitor or Barrister, Network administrator, Mobile application development.

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

Units of Competency

All Units9 units

LAWS 4017

Access to Justice Clinic

Clinical placement subject; may require National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations.

LAWS 3074

Judicial Internship

Internship subject; may require National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations.

LAWS 3077

Legal Internship

Internship subject; may require National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations.

LAWS 4012

First Nations Peoples' Access to Justice Clinic

Clinical placement subject; may require National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations.

LAWS 3080

Street Law Clinic

Clinical placement subject; may require National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations.

JUST 3011

Issues in the Criminal Justice System

Includes corrective services field trip requirement; also requires records and identity check.

LAWS 3024

Foundations of Chinese Law

Requires a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a specified time.

LAWS 3025

Law, Culture and Entrepreneurial Innovation in India

Requires a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a specified time.

LAWS 3078

Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan

Requires a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a specified time.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admission criteria for the Honours component of this program?

To be admitted to the Honours program, students must meet all of the following criteria: 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, or an Admission Average Mark (AAM) of at least 70 at the time of admission; demonstration of satisfactory academic writing skills; and availability of a principal supervisor.

Is this program accredited, and what professional bodies recognise it?

Yes, the program holds two accreditations. Graduates are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology component is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional level.

What campuses is this program available at?

The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is available at Parramatta South Campus and Campbelltown Campus. Note that not all subjects are available on all listed campuses, so students should refer to the handbook for more information.

What career opportunities are available to graduates of this program?

Graduates can pursue a broad range of careers across different sectors and industries, including roles such as Commercial advisor, IT systems architect, Systems integrator, Solicitor or Barrister, Network administrator, and Mobile application developer.

Are there any special requirements for certain subjects in the program?

Yes. Students enrolling in subjects such as 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, and JUST 3011 Issues in the Criminal Justice System may need to provide a National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations. Additionally, subjects LAWS 3024 Foundations of Chinese Law, LAWS 3025 Law, Culture and Entrepreneurial Innovation in India, and LAWS 3078 Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan require a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at specified times.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $120,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $120,000 to $175,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate Lawyer / Graduate SolicitorSolicitorBarristerIn-House Counsel / Corporate CounselGeneral Counsel

Key Skills

Legal research and case analysisStatutory interpretation and legal reasoningWritten and oral advocacyContract drafting and document preparationCritical thinking and problem-solving

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