LLB in
Bachelor of Laws Edith Cowan University
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 a competitive edge in the job market.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA)
Admissions
Curriculum
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 |
Program Outcome
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 principles and policies from cases and peer-reviewed articles.
- Work collaboratively and accountable and be responsible for your own learning.
Career Opportunities
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.