Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics and Journalism

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 Politics and Journalism is designed to prepare you for a career in politics, journalism, strategic communications or media. In addition to studying politics and international relations, you will receive a solid grounding in media theory and practice plus the opportunity to gain practical experience in various forms of journalism, including print, broadcast and online media. Our internship program gives you a unique insight into the Australian information landscape, where you will take advantage of placements with media industries such as TV studios and radio stations.