This course has been replaced by a 3 year Bachelor of Laws (WLAW02) from 2019 and applicants should refer to this newly accredited course when applying. Students enrolled in this 4 year degree will be able to continue however consideration should be given to transferring to the latest course version.
The Bachelor of Laws course provides you with the academic foundation for admission to legal practice. In that context, the course provides you with knowledge of the law, legal processes and legal principles and cultivates a capacity for legal research, analysis and communication. There is a focus on the analysis, interpretation, evaluation and application of various sources of legal authority in order to construct solutions to legal problems. The course also deals with theoretical perspectives on the law and encourages an appreciation of transnational law and of legal issues of special significance to the Northern Territory, including Aboriginal legal issues. The degree can also be taken with honours.
This is a competitive course and you are encouraged to also apply for the Associate Degree of Legal Studies (115141) or the Diploma of Laws (116151) as an alternative pathway should you not meet the cutoff.
Note: with the approval of the 3 year degree, 2019 applicants to this course (104381) will be required to change their preferences to the new course (104621).
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