Undergraduate Guide 2021 Fremantle

Why study this degree? Areas of study Career opportunities Bachelor of Laws Code 3510 Duration 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time Loan scheme FEE-HELP Have you always been a supporter of the concept of a ‘fair go’? Do you argue passionately for what you believe in? Accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, our Bachelor of Laws provides a gateway to an exciting and rewarding career in law. Completed over four years of full-time study, this program combines a comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical principles, as well as the skills to apply these principles in legal practice. Although 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. Our Bachelor of Laws program provides a solid grounding in legal theory and practice, and the opportunity to hone your negotiation, advocacy and mooting skills. Through our Legal Clinic, mentoring program, courtroom visits, 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 such as the Eminent Speakers Series. This prestigious forum connects students and graduates with leading experts in the discussion of contemporary legal and professional matters. Notre Dame is the only university in Australia that has an historic, fully functioning courthouse for student use. Known as the oldest surviving courthouse in Fremantle, the Justice Owen Moot Court has been restored by the University and provides the ideal setting for students to perfect their advocacy and mooting skills. Year One Legal Research & Writing Legal Process & Statutory Interpretation Legal History Criminal Law A Criminal Law B Year Two Contract Law A Torts A Property Law A Equity Contract Law B Torts B Property Law B Trusts Year Three Advocacy Constitutional Law Corporations & Partnerships Evidence Administration Law International Law Elective Two Law Electives Year Four Remedies Civil Procedure Legal Philosophy Alternative Dispute Resolution Commercial Practice & Ethics Three Law Electives Solicitor Barrister Judge’s associate Research assistant LAW Advanced Administrative Law Advanced Civil Procedure Advanced Constitutional Law Advanced Evidence Advanced Research Project (i.e. Honours research – two courses) Bioethics and the Law Advanced Taxation Law Commercial Drafting Commercial Law Construction and Building Contract Law Contemporary Legal Issues Directed Research Project Employee Relations Law Entertainment Law Environmental Law Family Law Health Law Human Rights Law Indigenous Law Insolvency Intellectual Property Law International Dispute Resolution Canon Law (i.e. Church Law) Law and Religion Law in Context (Externships) – involves work experience Mining and Petroleum Law Occupational Safety and Health Law Introduction to Australian Taxation Law Succession Competition and Consumer Law Trial Advocacy Law Electives* *Available law electives are subject to change and may vary depending on your campus and year of study. Please check with your School for the current electives on offer. 52 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE