Course Overview

About This Course

Complete a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in the standard law-degree timeframe, and improve your job prospects in a competitive market. Our program prepares you for a rewarding career in the public or private sectors. Aim to work as a lawyer in a top-tier law firm, or an adviser in a community organisation. We give you the broad knowledge and professional qualifications to choose your own path. You’ll study the compulsory academic requirements to practise law, as well as areas of the law which interest you. We make sure you’re work-ready through authentic experiences with public-sector authorities such as the Magistrates’ Courts, and private law firms. Studying honours in law indicates a strong academic ability. Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) meet the academic requirements to be admitted to legal practice in Australia.

Our partnerships with Magistrates’ Courts and community legal services let you apply your knowledge while you study. More importantly, you’ll develop the skills needed to make a difference to the lives of real people. We provide you with the grounding needed for a rewarding career in law. VU offers fantastic opportunities to network and learn through industry partnerships and international collaborations with exchange partners. A moot court is a mock court which simulates the proceedings of a live court room. By participating, you’ll develop your legal skills and be work-ready to practise law in the real world. Study law with a second degree – and open the door to a career that combines your passion with practical skills, and helps you achieve your ambitions. Our Queen Street law hub on our City Campus is in the heart of Melbourne's legal district.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Students in any Bachelor of Laws may apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree once they have completed a minimum 192 credit points and have attained an average mark of Distinction or above i.e. 70–100%. Students will be assessed on the highest grades achieved in the top 12 Law units. Students will be further assessed on an outline of a proposed thesis topic and availability of a Victoria Law School (VLS) or First Year College (Law) based supervisor. Successful applicants will enrol in both Advanced Research Legal Methods and Advanced Legal Research Dissertation instead of 24 credit points of law electives.
Students in any Bachelor of Laws may apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree once they have completed a minimum 192 credit points and have attained an average mark of Distinction or above i.e. 70–100%.
Applicants will be assessed on the highest grades achieved in the top 12 Law units.
Successful applicants will enrol in both Advanced Research Legal Methods and Advanced Legal Research Dissertation instead of 24 credit points of law electives.
English-language requirements must be met.
Students are requested to discuss their application with the unit convenor and a college based or college affiliated potential supervisor.
Students must have at least 2 law electives available and once enrolled must undertake both Advanced Legal Research Methods and Advanced Legal Research Dissertation.
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

legal profession
legal sector generally
government, non government and private sectors

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units35 units

BLB1101

Australian Legal System in Context

First Year — 12 credit points

BLB1102

Contracts 1

First Year — 12 credit points

BLB1114

Legal Research Methods

First Year — 12 credit points

BLB1115

Torts

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW1001

Criminal Law

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW1002

Criminal Investigation, Procedure and Sentencing

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW1003

Legal Writing and Drafting

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW1004

Legal Interpretation

First Year — 12 credit points

BLB2125

Real Property Law

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW2004

Corporations Law

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW2005

Constitutional Law

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW2008

Commercial Law

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW3000

Australian Administrative Law

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW3008

Equity and Trusts

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW3009

Lawyers' Ethics and Professional Responsibility

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW4000

Civil Procedure

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW4007

Evidence

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW4008

Internships and Law Practice

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW4009

Interviewing and Advocacy

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW5900

Advanced Legal Research Methods

First Year — 12 credit points

LLW5901

Advanced Legal Research Dissertation

First Year — 12 credit points

BLB3129

Intellectual Property Law