Course Overview

About This Course

Improve your career prospects with a respected and flexible legal qualification. If you already have a degree, you can complete a bachelor of laws with honours in just three years. When you add a law degree to your current qualification you open the door to a range of exciting career options. Aim to become a specialised lawyer in your current field – for example, in the arts, science, sport or health (subject to further professional accreditation). Or change tack entirely, and aim for a career in government, community, or a private law firm. You’ll also gain authentic experience through our partnerships with public-sector authorities such as the Magistrates’ Courts, and private law firms. Studying honours in law demonstrates academic excellence, and gives you the requirements for admission 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. You’ll gain authentic experiences within the justice system and related organisations. 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. 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. You’ll gain real insight into legal practice and start building networks for your future career.

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:

Honours in Law 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 LLW5900 Advanced Research Legal Methods and LLW5901 Advanced Legal Research Dissertation instead of 24 credit points of law electives.
English-language requirements must be met
Academic requirements must be met
Applicants must hold a prior degree (graduate entry)
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 LLW5900 Advanced Research Legal Methods and LLW5901 Advanced Legal Research Dissertation instead of 24 credit points of law electives
Work and life experience will also be considered
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

LLW1002

Criminal Investigation, Procedure and Sentencing

12 credit points

LLW1003

Legal Writing and Drafting

12 credit points

LLW1004

Legal Interpretation

12 credit points

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

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

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

LLW2008

Commercial Law

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