BA-LAW2S · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Laws
Law
- Minimum ATAR
- —
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Online
- Mode
- Online
Overview
The Bachelor of Laws is approved by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board, with this course fulfilling the first requirement on the pathway to becoming a practicing lawyer.
The Bachelor of Laws focuses on commercial law with emphasis on intellectual property law. As the only degree in Victoria with this specialisation, you'll learn about trademarks, patents and designs, copyright, the prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law. You'll learn how to protect the rights of those who innovate or create.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
Course structure
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Core Law units
250 cp- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
Careers
- Commercial law
- Intellectual property law
- Native title law
- International law