Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is one of Sydney’s leading law degrees. It has been developed to help students build foundational knowledge in the practice of law, as well as the ‘soft’ skills (problem solving, analytical thinking, spoken and written communication) required to succeed in a legal career. Students gain a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Laws is one of Sydney’s leading law degrees. It has been developed to help students build foundational knowledge in the practice of law, as well as the ‘soft’ skills (problem solving, analytical thinking, spoken and written communication) required to succeed in a legal career.
Students gain a fundamental understanding of the Australian legal system, as well as essential knowledge of common law principles. The course meets the academic requirements for admission to practise as a lawyer in NSW.
Elective subjects enable students to tailor their degree to areas of personal interest – these include law electives, such an environmental law, human rights law, a major in legal futures and technology, or electives from other disciplines – and develop a complementary skill set that enhance their professional prospects.
Course structure
The course comprises a total of 192 credit points. The study components for course completion are:
108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects,
30 credit points of law options, this includes either:
30 credit points of law options, or
30 credit points of legal futures and technology options
a 6-credit-point legal theory option
48 credit points of law or non-law electives, made up of either:
48 credit points of subjects offered by other faculties of the university (for students who have not received exemption on the basis of a recognised prior degree), or
18 credit points of practical legal training (PLT) subjects plus 30 credit points of electives.
Careers
Career options include lawyer or legal policy adviser within a government or corporate department, private law firm or community law centre, or negotiating treaties or work in legislation drafting with the Attorney-General’s Department.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
