Course overview
The Bachelor of Laws degree provides a gateway to a rewarding career in l aw as well as a strong foundation for other career opportunities.
While it can be challenging, the legal profession is also an immensely rewarding one. At Notre Dame, we have worked with leading judges, senior barristers and solicitors to design a quality degree that is rigorous, ethical, practical and relevant to the current Australian legal landscape. This degree combines a comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical principles, as well as the skills to apply these principles in legal practice.
Our Bachelor of Laws degree provides a solid grounding in legal theory and practice, and the opportunity to hone your negotiation, advocacy and mooting skills. Through our mentoring program, mooting and internship programs, you are provided with multiple opportunities to experience the law in practice. You are also encouraged to learn outside of the classroom by attending seminars and professional development events. This degree will prepare you to work as a lawyer in a private practice, in government, as corporate counsel or in a not-for- profit organisation.
The Bachelor of Arts will provide you with a strong foundation in the humanities with subject areas as diverse as history, communications, social justice and English literature. You can tailor your degree with a second Major within arts, sciences or business, depending on your interests. The Bachelor of Arts has a unique Major in social justice, open to students studying any discipline.
With a unique emphasis on experiential learning and critical thinking, you will develop your ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions, problem-solve and communicate. You will be given opportunities to show initiative, work as a team member, and be flexible and adaptable, as well as gain practical work experience through our internship program.
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Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW . Completion of Practical Legal Training is required to apply for admission as an Australian legal practitioner.
Practical experience
Elective internship courses and work-integrated learning opportunities within the Bachelor of Arts component.
Honours
For Laws: Available as an embedded program to academically successful students.
For Arts: Eligible students may take a Leave of Absence from their Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts to complete a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Program.
Fees and charges
Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
For Laws: Administration law, advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, civil procedure, commercial practice and ethics, contract law, constitutional law, corporations and partnerships, criminal law, equity, evidence, international law, legal history, legal philosophy, legal process and statutory interpretation, legal research and writing, property law, remedies, torts, trusts.
For Arts: Advertising, Aboriginal studies, artificial intelligence, behavioural science, counselling, English literature, film and screen production, history , journalism, liberal arts, mathematics, philosophy, politics and international relations, social justice, sociology, theatre studies, theology, writing.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Solicitor, Barrister, in-house legal counsel in banking and finance, government sector, media and corporations; judge’s associate and research assistant; academic; journalist; politician. Community Development, Government, NGOs, Film and Television Production, Publishing, Media, Foreign Affairs, Data Analysis, Heritage and Conservation, Curation, Tourism, Social Policy, Business Management, Acting, Theatre Production, Ministry, Policy Research and Development, Support Work, Human Resources, Counselling, Content Writing, Social Outreach, Disability and Aged Care Services, Research, Academia.
Entry requirements
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If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney - BroadwayNSW