Bachelor of Laws
Course code V72
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 Program, The Innocence Project, The Law Access Program and international mooting competitions to give them real world experience and the competitive edge in the job market.
Entry requirements
85 Indicative ATAR
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
V72
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $11,000
See Fees and Scholarships for further information
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
V72
CRICOS code
053990G
Fees
International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $30,650
See Fees and Scholarships for further information
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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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.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS 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 programs 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.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW1116 | Legal Process | 15 |
| LAW1111 | Contract Law I | 15 |
| LAW1117 | Torts I | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW1212 | Contract Law II | 15 |
| LAW1218 | Torts II | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 LAW elective units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW1113 | Criminal Law I | 15 |
| LAW2102 | Property Law I | 15 |
| LAW2104 | Constitutional Law I | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 LAW elective unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW1214 | Criminal Law II | 15 |
| LAW2312 | Property Law II | 15 |
| LAW2314 | Constitutional Law II | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 LAW elective unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW2350 | Administrative Law | 15 |
| LAW3855 | Human Rights Law | 15 |
| LAW3103 | Equity | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 LAW elective unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW3106 | Evidence | 15 |
| LAW3107 | Law of Trusts | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 LAW elective units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW4604 | Civil Procedure I | 15 |
| LAW3102 | Corporations Law | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 LAW elective units | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| 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 program. 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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| 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 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| 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 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| 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 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students have an opportunity to gain practical experience at the on-campus Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre and through the Criminal Justice Review Project (Innocence Project).
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Conflict of interest checks may apply.
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Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA). Registration with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) is required to practice in the profession.
The Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) satisfies the academic requirements for the admission as a legal practitioner in Western Australia and is professionally accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. For information about the admission process and the additional requirements that must be completed to be eligible for admission, contact the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
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 accountably and be responsible for own learning.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA)
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $11,000 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $30,650 *
* International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer 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
Similar courses to consider
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Students with a recognised degree may be interested in Y11 Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry). - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Student
stories
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"My undergraduate journey at ECU has been amazing"
Stuart CapornBachelor of Laws student Returning to studies mid-life, I have embarked on an academic journey by undertaking the Bachelor of Laws undergraduate course.
The flexibility, convenience and support offered by ECU were pivotal in my decision to take up this challenge. The lecturers and staff are extremely supportive, encouraging and approachable, and always provide the help I need. I have found the culture at ECU very empowering.
As the recipient of the Cullen McLeod Prize in Contract Law II in 2018, I now have the chance to complete an internship at a law firm. This is a great opportunity to apply the theory I've learnt to real world practice.
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"Since graduating from ECU, I've been able to secure a graduate position at one of the largest law firms in Australia, MinterEllison"
Dylan HoyneBachelor of Laws graduate The focus of the Law degree at ECU is very practical. Some of my lecturers had held jobs in Parliament, ASIC, and the AAT, and were able to bring a very practical mind-set to the units they taught, something I think is very important for those wishing to practice after they complete their degrees. My studies at ECU provided me with the essential framework to begin working in, and applying for corporate positions.
Whilst studying Law at ECU, I was lucky enough to travel to Canberra for the Australian Law Student Association Conference as a delegate. At the conference, top students from all Law Schools in Australasia come to learn about issues facing law, learn new skills, and compete. I competed in the Witness Examination competition, this taught me a lot in regards to Court etiquette, legal procedure, and dealing with clients. It was also an excellent opportunity to network with students from all over Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
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"My parliamentary internship gave me insight into the political arena of law"
Rachel RobsonECU Law graduate It has definitely assisted me with my career as my research paper was published and discussed in Parliament, and my contribution acknowledged by the MP.
Apart from the internship, I was fortunate to undertake a work placement program with the Law Society of Western Australia, in their Law Access Division. This gave me an insight into the pro bono area of work for law. I’ve had a great experience at ECU.
You are taught to challenge yourself outside of a textbook and incorporate theoretical knowledge into practical experience.
Quick guide to uni-speak
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points – that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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