Overview
A Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates.
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We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.
We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education which engages with the complexities of law’s intersection with society.
This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.
Delivery
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Course structure
The Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) - Bachelor of Laws requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as specified below:
- All compulsory subjects for the Bachelor of Laws (114 credit points);
- 30 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule, including SOC 247 - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) for a list of elective subjects;
- at least 54 credit points of core subjects for the Bachelor of Social Science;
- at least 42 credit points from the Criminology major in the Bachelor of Social Science including SOC 247
Students are only required to complete SOC 247 once. SOC 247 will count towards the Laws Electives and the Criminology Major.
- Students interested in studying this degree part-time should consult with the Law Head of Students by contacting askuow@uow.edu.au;
- Students commencing in Spring will undertake their first session in the Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology), before completing their first year of Law in their second year of enrolment.
Students can complete LLB3396 Legal Internship Program once the pre-requisite requirements are satisfied. Students should refer to the School of Law for further information on opportunities.
240 Credit points
Bachelor of Laws144 Credit points
Bachelor of Social Science96 Credit points
Subjects with substantial WIL
CRL 100, CRLP200, LLB3396.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
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Demonstrates sound disciplinary knowledge.
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Apply ethical principles and problem solving skills to complex issues.
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Apply reasoning and critical analysis to generate appropriate disciplinary responses.
4.
Communicate effectively to a range of audiences.
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Apply critical analysis to complex issues.
6.
Work collaboratively to achieve agreed outputs.
Compulsory requirements
Work-Based Learning / Internship / Placement
Professional recognition / accreditation
Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB)
Credit for prior learning
Alternative Credit Arrangements
Pathways and nested qualifications
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