LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES Bachelor of Laws Associate Degree of Legal Studies SATAC CODE – 184051 SATAC CODE – 185001 Waterfront Darwin, Online Waterfront Darwin, Online UAC CODE – 590381 UAC CODE – 592041 Waterfront Darwin, Online Waterfront Darwin, Online DURATION – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time DURATION – 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 ABOUT THE COURSE ABOUT THE COURSE The Bachelor of Laws degree provides you with the academic The Associate Degree of Legal Studies is for anyone who is foundation to become a lawyer or work in a range of industries interested in broadening their understanding of the legal system that require legal expertise, including politics, policy, government, without committing to a full law degree. business and private legal practice. This course will give you a broad understanding of the law, legal At CDU, you can complete a Bachelor of Laws in just three years, processes and legal principles and introduce you to practical areas with options to study your law degree 100% online, on campus of the law such as torts, contracts, criminal law and transnational or a mix of both. On graduating, you will be eligible to apply for law. admission to the legal practice anywhere in Australia. It caters for two groups of students: those who have a general The Bachelor of Laws teaches you about legal systems and interest in legal issues without wishing to complete a full law principles in Australia and abroad. You'll gain skills in legal degree, and those who wish to gauge their interest in legal studies research, analysis and communication, and learn theoretical and perhaps later seek to undertake a full law degree program. perspectives on the law. The course also has a unique focus on CAREER OPPORTUNITIES transnational law (which looks at how laws are applied in more than one jurisdiction) and comparative law (which examines Completing the Associate Degree of Legal Studies may lead to different legal systems from around the world), so you'll gain career opportunities in administrative, secretarial or paralegal insight into the legal issues facing today's globalised economies roles in government, corporate and private legal environment. and societies. INHERENT REQUIREMENTS If you choose to study law online, you'll have 24/7 access to Inherent requirements apply to this course. CDU's online learning platform, recorded lectures and tutorial See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. assistance. You can study where, when and how it suits you. As the Bachelor of Laws is a competitive course, you're also encouraged to apply for the Associate Degree of Legal Studies or the Diploma of Laws. These programs are an alternative pathway to the Bachelor of Laws. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of the Northern Territory and provides the academic foundation for admission to legal practice in the Northern Territory and elsewhere in Australia. To be admitted to legal practice in Australia, you must also complete the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP). This can be taken through The College of Law, Sydney, and completed online. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A Bachelor of Laws degree prepares you for a wide range of jobs. You may choose to pursue a career as solicitor or barrister, or work in fields that benefit from legal expertise, such as politics, public service, industrial relations, community advocacy or commerce in general. INHERENT REQUIREMENTS Inherent requirements apply to this course. See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. Charles Darwin University 46 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees