Bachelor of Laws

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Laws at Sydney University is a leading law degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and common law principles. It develops foundational knowledge and soft skills essential for a successful legal career, allowing students to tailor their degree to areas of interest through elective subjects. The program is taught by experienced academics and legal practitioners, ensuring students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and attributes for a successful career in law.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Laws is one of Sydney's leading law degrees. It has been developed to help students build foundational knowledge in the practice of law, as well as the 'soft' skills (problem solving, analytical thinking, spoken and written communication) required to succeed in a legal career. Students gain a fundamental understanding of the Australian legal system, as well as essential knowledge of common law principles. The course meets the academic requirements for admission to practise as a lawyer in NSW. Elective subjects enable students to tailor their degree to areas of personal interest – these include law electives, such an environmental law, human rights law, a major in legal futures and technology, or electives from other disciplines – and develop a complementary skill set that enhance their professional prospects.

Outline:

• Year 1
• Foundations of Law
• Ethics Law and Justice
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Contracts
• Torts
• Australian Constitutional Law
• Year 2
• Civil Practice
• Introduction to Property and Commercial Law
• Administrative Law
• Evidence
• Real Property
• Equity and Trusts
• Public International Law
• Year 3
• Remedies
• Select 18 credit points from the following:
> Options (Law UG) > Jurisprudence > Animal Law and Policy in Australia > Judgment and the Rule of Law > Gender and Law > Wickedness and Vice > Law and Literature > Criminology > Indigenous Peoples and the Law
• Select 12 credit points from the following:
> Options (Law UG)
• Corporate Law
• Select 6 credit points from the following:
> Jurisprudence > Animal Law and Policy in Australia > Judgment and the Rule of Law > Gender and Law > Wickedness and Vice > Law and Literature > Criminology > Indigenous Peoples and the Law
• Year 4
• Select 24 credit points from the following:
> Electives
• Practical Experience
• Transactional Practice
• Legal and Professional Skills
• Litigation and Estate Practice

Assessment:

Assessment methods in this program include:

• written exams
• essays
• problem-solving exercises
• group projects
• presentations
• participation in class discussions

Teaching:

The Bachelor of Laws at UTS is taught by a team of experienced academics and legal practitioners. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and workshops. The program is designed to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for a successful career in law.

Careers:

This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to work as a lawyer within a government or corporate department, private law firm, or community law centre. They could also work in legal policy, negotiating treaties, or work in legislation drafting with the Attorney-General's Department.