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Bachelor of Laws
B. Laws
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 4 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Bachelor |
The Law School offers a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) which can be completed as a single degree or as part of a double degree program. The compulsory requirements of the Law degree ensure a thorough grounding in common law principles and legal methodology while a wide choice of elective courses range from the commercial (eg, Intellectual Property, and Taxation Law) to liberal and socially-oriented topics (such as Family Law and Legal Theory). The Law degree provides graduates with a rigorous knowledge of the areas of substantive law necessary to undertake legal practice within a broad liberal education.
The program for the law degree consists of compulsory law courses which provide students with a sound understanding of legal concepts, processes and methods. In addition, students choose from a range of elective law courses in areas of specialised interest, such as Media Law, International Law, Financial Transactions and Criminal Law.
Entrants into Law may take another degree concurrently with the Bachelor of Laws. Approved double degree programs allow students to count designated law courses towards that degree, thereby reducing the time taken to complete both degrees. As an example, a Bachelor of Arts (3 years) and Bachelor of Laws (4 years) may be completed in five years if undertaken concurrently.
Completion of a double degree program makes our graduates uniquely placed to take up some of the specialist career opportunities offered beyond the law. Students can choose from a wide range of areas including:
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| 2009 CSP IB | 34 |
| Apply through SATAC | www.satac.edu.au |
| 2009 CSP TER | 95.05 |
| HESS group
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General |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
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| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| International TER | 85 |
| IB | 28 |
| IELTS Total | 7 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $24,150 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
| International TER | 85 |
| IB | 28 |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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7
6.5
6.5
7
7
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| International TER | 85 |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $24,150 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
A range of elective courses is offered each year and students may select courses from areas of specialisation which include Comparative Law, Corporate/Taxation Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Labour and Industrial Relations Law, Human Rights and International Law.
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
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| Level III |
Semester I
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| Level IV |
Semester I
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Roles for law graduates are expanding significantly. Those who become lawyers may become involved in court work or may choose to practice as solicitors. Many graduates enter legal practice, but a significant number choose to pursue careers in industry, government, commerce, community organisations or academic institutions. It is the enormous range of options, and the opportunities and influence which they afford, that gives a career in law its very distinctive appeal and makes the study of law one of the most popular choices among today’s students.
Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Public Servant, Judicial Associate, Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister, Legal Officer / Legal aid, Political Advisor, Politician, Solicitor, Taxation officer, Barrister, Business Lawyer, Community Legal Services Officer, Corporate Lawyer, Diplomatic corps, Humanitarian / Aid Worker, Industrial relations
To be admitted to practice in South Australia, Law graduates must complete further practical legal training as required by the Board of Examiners of the Supreme Court of South Australia. Relevant courses in Practical Legal Training are provided by an number of providers including the Law Society of South Australia.
Upon graduation from their Bachelor of Laws and completion of their Practical Legal Training, students are eligible to be admitted to practice to the Supreme Court of South Australia (with a restricted practicing certificate). Once admitted, practitioners may apply for admission in any other Australian jurisdiction. For more information contact:
Law Society of South Australia
124 Waymouth Street
Adelaide 5000 Australia
Phone: +61 8 8231 9972
Students intending to seek admission to practise outside South Australia are strongly advised to seek advice from the appropriate admitting authorities.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Monday, 12 Oct 2009
