Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

at Victoria University

Course structure and units

FIRST YEAR
 

• Australian Legal System in Context
• Contracts 1
• Legal Research Methods
• Torts
• Legal Interpretation
• Criminal Law
• Criminal Investigation, Procedure and Sentencing
• Legal Writing and Drafting

YEAR 2
 

• Real Property Law
• Corporations Law
• Constitutional Law
• Australian Administrative Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Lawyers' Ethics and Professional Responsibility

24 credit points of Law Elective studies

YEAR 3
 

• Commercial Law
• Civil Procedure
• Evidence
• Internships and Law Practice
• Interviewing and Advocacy

• Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent).
  
  PLUS:
   
• IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

International Fees
 

• AU$29800

A law degree is the first step towards becoming a barrister or solicitor. Upon graduation, you will meet the academic requirements as required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board. Admission as an Australian lawyer can be obtained after successful completion of the practical legal training requirements.

VU’s Bachelor of Laws will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge that prepare you for work in the legal sector and beyond.

You could go on to work in government, non-government and private sectors in roles such as:
 

• legal practitioner (barrister or solicitor)
• in-house legal counsel
• lawyer
• policy adviser
• business manager/company administrator
• public administrator
• teacher
• law reform research officer
• legal adviser
• human rights advocate.