Introduction
For students seeking a career in law, this course equips them with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields.
Students can add value to their degree by selecting elective units in specialised areas of law. Students may also participate in the Law Society Peer Mentoring Programme, The Innocence Project, The Law Access Programme and international mooting competitions to give them real-world experience and the competitive edge in the job market.
Course Entry
Academic Admission requirements (Band 5)
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Advanced Diploma or equivalent;
Successfully completed 1 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*
Associate Degree.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English Language requirements (Band 3)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through the completion of one of the following:
Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Other tests, courses or programmes defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
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Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 22 Core units and 10 LAW elective units.
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW1116
Legal Process
15
LAW1111
Contract Law I
15
LAW1117
Torts I
15
LAW1600
Legal Writing and Research
15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW1212
Contract Law II
15
LAW1218
Torts II
15
Elective Unit
x 2 LAW elective units
30
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW1113
Criminal Law I
15
LAW2102
Property Law I
15
LAW2104
Constitutional Law I
15
Elective Unit
x 1 LAW elective unit
15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW1214
Criminal Law II
15
LAW2312
Property Law II
15
LAW2314
Constitutional Law II
15
Elective Unit
x 1 LAW elective unit
15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW2350
Administrative Law
15
LAW3855
Human Rights Law
15
LAW3103
Equity
15
Elective Unit
x 1 LAW elective unit
15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW3106
Evidence
15
LAW3107
Law of Trusts
15
Elective Unit
x 2 LAW elective units
30
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW4604
Civil Procedure I
15
LAW3102
Corporations Law
15
Elective Unit
x 2 LAW elective units
30
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW4614
Civil Procedure II
15
LAW4704
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
15
LAW4625
Statutory Interpretation
15
Elective Unit
x 1 LAW elective unit
15
Note: Students with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher after their third year of study may be invited to complete an Honours programme. Those students will transfer to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) for their fourth and final year of study.
Electives
10 elective units are to be selected from any of the following streams.
Criminal Law/Social Justice Electives
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
CRI3120
Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System
15
LAW2345
Jurisprudence
15
LAW2605
Security and the Law
15
LAW3105
Alternative Dispute Resolution
15
LAW3600
Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice
15
LAW3602
Community Legal Practice
15
LAW3650
National and International Mooting Competitions
15
LAW3700
Supervised Legal Research Paper
15
LAW3788
Contemporary Legal Issues in Australia and Beyond
15
LAW4108
International Law
15
LAW4130
Innocence Project
15
LAW4206
Advanced Criminal Law
15
Commercial Law Electives
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW2106
Intellectual Property Law
15
LAW2601
Planning and Development Law I
15
LAW3105
Alternative Dispute Resolution
15
LAW3109
Taxation Law
15
LAW3201
Law of Banking and Credit III
15
LAW3221
Trade Practices, Competition and Consumer Protection Law
15
LAW3405
Law of Corporate Insolvency and External Administration
15
LAW3608
Advanced Taxation Law
15
LAW3650
National and International Mooting Competitions
15
LAW3700
Supervised Legal Research Paper
15
LAW3788
Contemporary Legal Issues in Australia and Beyond
15
LAW4110
International Trade Law
15
LAW4601
Mining and Resource Law
15
LAW4609
Remedies
15
LAW4620
Commercial Practice, Conveyancing and Drafting
15
FBL3501
Business Practicum
15
Government/Private Law Electives
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
LAW2105
Employment Law
15
LAW2602
Environmental Law and Administration
15
LAW3105
Alternative Dispute Resolution
15
LAW3602
Community Legal Practice
15
LAW3650
National and International Mooting Competitions
15
LAW3700
Supervised Legal Research Paper
15
LAW3788
Contemporary Legal Issues in Australia and Beyond
15
LAW4108
International Law
15
LAW4607
Family Law
15
Course Learning Outcomes
Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical legal issues.
Communicate legal knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural sensitivity.
Demonstrate initiative and autonomy to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate professional practice.
Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate legal solutions/responses.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex legal matters.
Use digital and hard copy indexes to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant legal principle and policy from cases and peer-reviewed articles.
Work collaboratively and accountable and be responsible for own learning.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA)
Career Opportunities
Potential careers exist in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government. Corporate planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers dependent on excellent written and verbal communications skills, logic and analytical ability are also welcome options for graduates.
Possible future job titles
Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Courts Administrator, Civil Service Administrator, Tax Inspector, In-house/Community Legal Adviser, Legal Publisher, Foreign Affairs & Trade Officer.
