Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science majoring in Applied Mathematics

Program Overview

This double degree program in Law and Science equips students with a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property, media, and science law. Through a combination of coursework, work placements, and research opportunities, graduates are prepared for careers in legal fields specializing in these areas, as well as in quantitative analysis, mathematical research, and actuarial science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Equip yourself with the skills to succeed in commercial and intellectual property law.
Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science give you necessary information about trademarks, patents and copyright laws to help you progress in the industry. You’ll emerge ready to work in legal fields specialising in intellectual property, media, and science.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing intellectual property, media, and science.
Students will develop the skills necessary to analyze legal issues, research and write legal documents, and advocate for clients in a variety of settings.
• Program Description: The program is a double degree that combines a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Science.
The Bachelor of Laws component provides students with a foundation in the core principles of law, including criminal law, torts, contracts, and property law. The Bachelor of Science component allows students to specialize in a particular area of science, such as applied mathematics, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, or physics.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Law:
Australian law, contract law, commercial law, torts, criminal law, property law, legal technology and innovation, copyright, patents and designs, equity and trusts, company law, legal practice and professional conduct, civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution
• Science:
Technology and society, concepts of biology, chemistry, preliminary mathematics, foundations of statistics, digital and data systems, essential mathematics, calculus and applications, linear algebra and applications, sustainability challenges in science, energy and motion, introduction to physics, skills and strategies for social change, societal challenges in science, changemakers in action, BA professional practice, grand challenges in science
• Program Structure: The program is a 5-year full-time program.
Students will complete 500 credit points of coursework, including:
• Core units:
300 credit points
• Major units:
100 credit points
• Elective units:
75 credit points
• Work placement units:
25 credit points
• Course Schedule: The program is offered on a full-time basis, with classes held during the day and evening.
Students will typically take 4-5 courses per semester.
• Individual Modules:
• LAW10010 Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation:
This unit introduces students to the Australian legal system, including the structure of the courts, the sources of law, and the principles of statutory interpretation.
• LAW10011 Contract Law: This unit examines the law of contract, including the formation, performance, and discharge of contracts.
• LAW10013 Commercial Law: This unit provides an overview of the law governing commercial transactions, including the law of sale of goods, consumer protection law, and intellectual property law.
• LAW10014 Torts 1: This unit introduces students to the law of torts, including the principles of negligence, defamation, and assault and battery.
• LAW10015 Criminal Law and Procedure: This unit examines the law of crime, including the elements of criminal offenses, the defenses to criminal charges, and the criminal justice system.
• LAW10025 Torts 2: This unit continues the study of the law of torts, with a focus on the law of nuisance, trespass, and products liability.
• LAW10026 Legal Writing: This unit develops students' legal writing skills, including the ability to research, analyze, and write legal documents.
• LAW20009 Evidence: This unit examines the law of evidence, including the rules of admissibility and the principles of witness testimony.
• LAW20010 Administrative Law: This unit examines the law governing administrative agencies, including the principles of judicial review and the rules of natural justice.
• LAW20011 Trade Marks and Related Rights: This unit provides an overview of the law governing trade marks and related rights, including the law of passing off and the law of copyright.
• LAW20012 Federal and State Constitutional Law: This unit examines the law governing the Australian Constitution and the constitutions of the states and territories.
• LAW20013 Property Law: This unit examines the law governing real property, including the law of conveyancing, the law of easements, and the law of mortgages.
• LAW20014 Land Law: This unit examines the law governing land use planning and development, including the law of zoning and the law of environmental protection.
• LAW20040 Legal Technology and Innovation: This unit examines the use of technology in the legal profession, including the use of legal databases, document automation software, and artificial intelligence.
• LAW20043 Copyright: This unit provides an in-depth examination of the law governing copyright, including the principles of originality, fair use, and infringement.
• LAW30011 Equity and Trusts: This unit examines the law governing equity and trusts, including the principles of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, and remedies for breach of trust.
• LAW30012 Company Law: This unit examines the law governing companies, including the law of incorporation, the law of corporate governance, and the law of mergers and acquisitions.
• LAW30013 Legal Practice and Professional Conduct: This unit provides students with the practical skills necessary to practice law, including the skills of client interviewing, legal research, and legal writing.
• LAW30015 Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution: This unit examines the law governing civil procedure, including the rules of pleading, discovery, and trial.
• LAW30029 Professional Experience in Law 1: This unit provides students with an opportunity to gain practical legal experience through a supervised placement in a legal environment.
• LAW20018 Professional Experience in Law 2: This unit provides students with an opportunity to gain further practical legal experience through a supervised placement in a legal environment.
• LAW30016 Professional Experience in Law 3: This unit provides students with an opportunity to gain further practical legal experience through a supervised placement in a legal environment.
• MTH20014 Matrices, Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis: This unit introduces students to the concepts of matrices, vector calculus, and complex analysis.
• MTH20015 Modelling Nature’s Non-Linearity: This unit introduces students to the concepts of modelling nature’s non-linearity.
• MTH20012 Series and Transforms: This unit introduces students to the concepts of series and transforms.
• MTH20016 Quantitative Prediction: This unit introduces students to the concepts of quantitative prediction.
• MTH30002 Differential Equations: This unit introduces students to the concepts of differential equations.
• MTH30006 Optimization: This unit introduces students to the concepts of optimization.
• MTH30001 Stochastic Modelling: This unit introduces students to the concepts of stochastic modelling.
• MTH30003 Numerical and Computational Mathematics: This unit introduces students to the concepts of numerical and computational mathematics.

Assessment:

• Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Exams:
Exams are held at the end of each semester and are used to assess students' knowledge of the course material.
• Essays: Essays are assigned throughout the semester and are used to assess students' ability to research, analyze, and write legal documents.
• Projects: Projects are assigned throughout the semester and are used to assess students' ability to apply legal principles to real-world problems.
• Presentations: Presentations are assigned throughout the semester and are used to assess students' ability to communicate their legal knowledge and skills.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is taught using a variety of methods, including:
• Lectures:
Lectures are used to introduce new material and to provide students with an overview of the course material.
• Tutorials: Tutorials are used to provide students with an opportunity to ask questions, discuss the course material, and work on assignments.
• Workshops: Workshops are used to provide students with an opportunity to work on projects and to receive feedback from their instructors.
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced law and science faculty members.
The faculty members have a wide range of expertise, including commercial law, intellectual property law, and environmental law.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• Work-Integrated Learning:
Students are required to complete a work placement in a legal environment as part of the program. This provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and to apply their legal knowledge to real-world problems.
• Legal Clinics: Students have the opportunity to participate in legal clinics, which provide free legal services to the community.
This provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and to make a difference in the community.
• Research Projects: Students have the opportunity to participate in research projects with faculty members.
This provides students with an opportunity to develop their research skills and to make a contribution to the advancement of legal knowledge.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in law, including:
• Lawyer:
Lawyers represent clients in court and provide legal advice on a variety of matters.
• Solicitor: Solicitors prepare legal documents and provide legal advice to clients.
• Legal Counsel: Legal counsel provide legal advice to businesses and organizations.
• Quantitative Analyst: Quantitative analysts use mathematical and statistical methods to analyze data and make predictions.
• Mathematical Researcher: Mathematical researchers conduct research in the field of mathematics.
• Actuary: Actuaries use mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk and develop insurance policies.