Program Overview

Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Laws at Charles Sturt University is a unique and comprehensive program that provides students with a well-rounded legal education. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed in the legal profession.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with multiple sessions available throughout the year
• Duration: Minimum of 3 years, maximum of 6 years
• Entry Score: 80
• Indicative Fees: $TBA (subject to change)
• Course Points and Codes: 192 credit points, AQF Level 7
• Cricos: (Not specified)

Why Study with Us?

Charles Sturt University offers a flexible online study option, allowing students to balance their study with work and other commitments. The university's staff are highly qualified and experienced legal practitioners, researchers, and criminology professionals. The course includes specialized law topics, cultural competence training, and optional on-campus events, providing students with a unique and comprehensive legal education.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws can pursue a wide range of careers in law, including:

• Barrister or solicitor (with further training)
• Business adviser
• In-house counsel
• Legal research officer
• Social justice advocate

What You Will Study

The course consists of 192 credit points, including:

• Core Subjects (152 credit points):
  • Indigenous Australians and Justice: An Introduction
  • Introduction to the Australian Legal System
  • Criminal Law
  • Law of Torts
  • Writing and Communication for Legal Professionals
  • Family Law
  • Evidence Law
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Contract Law
  • Property Law
  • Civil Procedure
  • Equity and Trusts
  • Company Law
  • Succession Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Professional Legal Conduct
  • Administrative and Government Law
  • Community Law and Culture: Regional, Rural, Remote and Indigenous Contemporary Issues
• Restricted Electives (40 credit points):
  • Select five subjects from a range of options, including:
    • Gender and Crime
    • International Public and Private Law
    • Human Rights and Social Justice
    • Sentencing Law and Practice
    • Technology Law
    • Law of Employment
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Natural Resources Law

Costs

The cost of the course varies depending on the student's eligibility for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and their study load. The indicative fees for the course are $TBA (subject to change).

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Laws, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR of 80
• Successful completion of 1 year (full-time equivalence) of a Bachelor degree or AQF equivalent
• Successful completion of LAW112 and either LAW113 or LAW116 as part of a CSU Bachelor degree or as Single Subject Study
• Successfully completed the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 172, following a completed Higher School Certificate, and demonstrated paid employment in the legal service field of no less than 2 years (or full-time equivalency)
• Demonstrated academic/professional achievement, for example, completion of a Diploma of Conveyancing or Associate Degree in Policing Practice, and paid employment in the legal service field of no less than five years (or full-time equivalence)

Credit and Pathways

Students may be eligible for credit for prior study or work experience. The university also offers several admission pathways to help students meet the entry requirements.

How to Apply

Applications for the Bachelor of Laws can be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly to Charles Sturt University. The application process and deadlines vary depending on the admission pathway and study mode.