LaTrobe Law

Law at LaTrobe

Bachelor of Laws

This course combines an accredited professional qualification in law with studies in another discipline. It provides the subjects required for admission to legal practice, as well as a broad range of electives - many with a practical skills component, such as Clinical Legal Education, Communication and Advocacy Skills, and Negotiation. Students have extensive opportunities for overseas study and industry experience, including the subject Introduction to Chinese Law in Shanghai, winter school in Hong Kong or Geneva (there may be visa implications for international students), placement within a community legal service or legal aid environment, judicial mentoring and participation in other experiential learning such as simulated client interviewing and mooting. Subject to approval, students can also complete up to four subjects from the Master of Laws in Global Business Law and/or Public Interest Law programs

Requirements :Non-Year 12 applicants must complete

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

This course is specifically designed for graduates, and offers an accredited professional qualification in law with a global and justice perspective. It provides an innovative legal background that combines technical excellence with the insights and methods needed to appreciate the social and economic context of law. Content includes the subjects required for admission to legal practice (often referred to as the 'Priestley 11') as well as a broad range of electives, many with a practical skills component. There may be opportunities to undertake study overseas such as the subject Introduction to Chinese Law in Shanghai, winter school in Hong Kong or Geneva (there may be visa implications for international students), placement within a community legal service or legal aid environment, judicial mentoring and participation in other experiential learning such as simulated client interviewing and mooting. Subject to approval, students can also complete up to four subjects from the Master of Laws in Global Business Law and/or the Public Interest Law program.

Prerequisite: Three-year Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in a language other than English must submit an IELTS (or equivalent) test result with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

Masters Degree

1.  Master of Commercial Law

 Duration: 1 year full-time

2.  Master of Global Business Law

Duration: 1 year full-time

3.   Master of International Business and Law

Duration: 1 year full-time

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