Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor degree
48 months
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$75
Full-time
Intakes: July, February
International tuition: A$28,400

Program overview

Program's lecturers and adjunct professors include some of Australia’s most reputable legal professionals, sharing their many years of experience and knowledge. They include: the Hon. Justice Chris Maxwell QC Professor Robert Richter QC criminal law specialist, Robert Stary former Attorney General, Nicola Roxon Victorian Chief Magistrate, Ian Gray retired High Court Judge, the Hon. Michael Kirby. You could gain invaluable experience with program's Supreme Court and County Court internship programs, as well as legal placement opportunities at: State Trustees Program Victoria Police (Prosecutions Division) Victoria Legal Aid: Magistrate’s Courts program Family Law Clinic Infringements Clinic WEstjustice: Sunshine Youth Clinic Family Law Clinic Refugee Clinic

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent. IELTS (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

Career opportunities

When you graduate from a Bachelor of Laws at Victoria University, you’ll be in high demand because program will make sure you’re job-ready. You could work as a lawyer or in legal practice in areas including criminal law, family law, commercial law and business. Many of graduates choose to work in community legal centres providing legal access to disadvantaged groups, and in not-for-profit organisations. Roles in the legal field include: solicitor lawyer policy adviser legal adviser human-rights advocate.

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia

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