BA-LAW2 · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Laws
Law
- Minimum ATAR
- 80
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Experience the first law degree in Victoria with a specialisation in IP and legal technology, and 60 days of law-related professional experience placements. Learn about trademarks, patents, designs and copyright, competition law and more. Develop skills in the technologies transforming legal practice including smart legal contracts, document automation, predicative AI and advanced chatbots. Ensuring you’re ready to work in today’s digital legal world and adapt to the future.
Bachelor of Laws is the only law degree in Victoria with a focus on commercial law emphasising intellectual property law. Industry-based learning guaranteed.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory InterpretationThis unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu…
- LAW10014Torts 1This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on…
- LAW10028Contract Law 1This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma…
- LAW10015Criminal Law and ProcedureThis unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains…
- LAW10026Legal WritingThis unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot…
- LAW10025Torts 2This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t…
- LAW10029Contract Law 2The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,…
Course structure
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Core units
250 cp- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cpCareers
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Lawyer
- Policy adviser
- Legal adviser
- Human rights advocate