Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

A Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from UOW equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates. Combining Law with a Bachelor of International Studies provides analysis, appreciation and the study of the diversity of the global village. It examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries and their international connections. This double degree combination opens up a range of international career opportunities in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Bachelor of International Studies degree will prepare you for work in a multicultural and globalised economy. The Honours year has two functions at UOW; as an in-depth project at the end of undergraduate study, and as a bridge between undergraduate study and advanced research. Studying Honours gives you:

• Training in research skills and information systems (archives, the Library, databases, electronic research networks)
• The ability to present complex ideas verbally and in writing
• The opportunity to work closely with a supervisor and prepare a major project to meet critical deadlines
• Experience in devising, researching and writing up an individual topic of study in an extended format We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience. We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society. This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations and not-for-profit sectors – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers. This double degree has no direct entry and students must apply for a course transfer into the Honours degree. Students interested in transferring should consult with the Honours Coordinator, before submitting a course transfer application. The course transfer application will be assessed by the School of Law Head of Students.