Course Overview

About This Course

If you want to study law with a deeper understanding of humankind, The University of Notre Dame Australia, combined Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Philosophy, is the ideal double degree. Unique to Notre Dame, the degree is completed over 5.25 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. By combining these two disciplines, graduates develop the skills to think creatively and communicate convincingly. As a result, our graduates choose to follow a range of careers in law, journalism, politics, business and academia. The University of Notre Dame Australia is among the only universities in Australia which offers this double degree. Students taking this degree combination will develop the ability to consider issues using two of the most advanced forms of thinking and analysis in Western civilisation: law and philosophy. This combination equips students with an array of skills they can draw upon to resolve problems for themselves and their clients. The Bachelor of Laws degree is accredited for admission to legal practice. It combines excellent coverage of underlying legal and ethical principles with an explanation of how they are applied in legal practice. As a student of the School of Philosophy, you will encounter the works of great minds such as Aquinas, Socrates and Plato. In doing so, you will be encouraged to reflect deeply and critically on the fundamental questions of existence, as well as question your preconceptions of ethics and morality.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

The University of Notre Dame Australia - Broadway, NSW

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

WA – Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 80 (includes ATAR plus Adjustment Factors)
OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 29

WA – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of at least 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher, with GPA greater than 5.5
Note: Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry

WA – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Successful completion of AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

WA – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
In exceptional circumstances, applicants who have significant relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry (STAT may be required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

NSW – Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank (includes ATAR plus Adjustment Factors)
OR Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

NSW – Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of at least 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher, with GPA greater than 5.5
Note: Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry

NSW – Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Successful completion of AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

NSW – Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake
In exceptional circumstances, applicants who have significant relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry (STAT may be required)
OR Completion of STAT with scores of at least 160 in the Multiple Choice section and 160 in the Written English section
OR Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank
STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years

All Applicants

Must satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements including minimum age and English Language Proficiency
Non-academic achievements (leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) and personal qualities are also considered

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; career opportunities range from solicitor, barrister, judge's associate, and research assistant in law. Graduates also choose to follow a range of careers in law, journalism, politics, business and academia.

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 Units57 units

Legal Research & Writing

Year One core unit

Legal History

Year One core unit

Legal Process & Statutory Interpretation

Year One core unit

Criminal Law A

Year Two core unit

Contract Law A

Year Two core unit

Torts A

Year Two core unit

Torts B

Year Two core unit

Criminal Law B

Year Two core unit

Contract Law B

Year Two core unit

Property Law A

Year Three core unit

Property Law B

Year Three core unit

Advocacy

Year Four core unit

Equity

Year Four core unit

Trusts

Year Four core unit

Constitutional Law

Year Four core unit

Administrative Law

Year Four core unit

Evidence

Year Four core unit

Corporations & Partnerships

Year Four core unit

Remedies

Year Five core unit

Civil Procedure

Year Five core unit

Public International Law

Year Five core unit

Legal Philosophy

Year Five core unit

Commercial Practice & Ethics

Year Five core unit

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Year Five core unit

Advanced Administrative Law

Law elective

Advanced Civil Procedure

Law elective

Advanced Constitutional Law

Law elective

Advanced Evidence

Law elective

Advanced Research Project

Law elective – Honours research (two courses)

Bioethics and the Law

Law elective

Advanced Taxation Law

Law elective

Commercial Drafting

Law elective

Commercial Law

Law elective

Construction and Building Contract Law

Law elective

Contemporary Legal Issues

Law elective

Directed Research Project

Law elective

Employee Relations Law

Law elective

Entertainment Law

Law elective

Environmental Law

Law elective

Family Law

Law elective

Health Law

Law elective

Human Rights Law

Law elective

Indigenous Law

Law elective

Insolvency

Law elective

Intellectual Property Law

Law elective

International Dispute Resolution

Law elective

Canon Law

Law elective (i.e. Church Law)

Law and Religion

Law elective

Law in Context (Externships)

Law elective – involves work experience

Mining and Petroleum Law

Law elective

Occupational Safety and Health Law

Law elective

Introduction to Australian Taxation Law

Law elective

Succession

Law elective

Competition and Consumer Law

Law elective

Trial Advocacy

Law elective

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom

Core Curriculum unit

CORE II: Elective

Core Curriculum unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Philosophy at Notre Dame?

The Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Philosophy is completed over 5.25 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, as stated by The University of Notre Dame Australia.

Is the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Philosophy offered at multiple campuses?

Yes, the program is available at two campuses: Fremantle (WA) and Sydney (NSW), both delivered on campus.

Is this double degree unique to Notre Dame, and what makes it different from studying law alone?

The University of Notre Dame Australia is among the only universities in Australia which offers this double degree. By combining law and philosophy, students develop the ability to consider issues using two of the most advanced forms of thinking and analysis in Western civilisation, encountering the works of great minds such as Aquinas, Socrates and Plato, while also gaining accreditation for admission to legal practice through the Bachelor of Laws component.

What are the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Philosophy in Western Australia?

In Western Australia, applicants with recent secondary education require an indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 80 or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 29. Applicants with higher education need successful completion of at least 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher with a GPA greater than 5.5. VET applicants require successful completion of an AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline. Work and life experience applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet additional criteria including STAT results or equivalent Year 12 qualifications.

Is an Honours award available for this program?

Yes, an Honours award is available for this program. Further information can be found in the Bachelor of Law (Honours), Bachelor of Philosophy regulations, or by contacting the School of Law & Business. The Honours component includes an Advanced Research Project (two courses) as a law elective, and an additional learning outcome requiring graduates to critically evaluate, analyse, and deploy evidence in support of a research thesis and communicate their findings in both oral and written form.

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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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