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The University of New England offers a flexible approach to the study of law. UNE boasts one of Australia&#39;s largest law schools outside a capital city, as well as being an early adopter of innovative technology in the delivery of its law programs. The Bachelor of Laws (4 year) is designed for people who are new to university study or to the study of law, including school leavers or people who want to change careers or get a qualification.The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in law, there is a range of employment options from which to choose. Graduates who wish to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner anywhere in Australia will also have to undertake a course of professional legal training (PLT). This can consist of approximately half a year&#39;s full‐time training undertaken internally or externally, or of equivalent part‐time training. In some jurisdictions, it may be possible to do articles of clerkship instead. Because the system adopted varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, enquiries should be made to the admission authority in the state or territory in which you intend to practice; this is usually a committee of the Supreme Court of that State or Territory or a special body set up to administer admissions to the legal profession. Additional information can be found on the <a href="https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-science-agriculture-business-and-law/school-of-law/current-students/legal-profession-admission-board" target="_blank">School of Law page</a>.Please note: students will only be admitted to the full LLB degree upon successful completion of the first four open subjects with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.2.The Bachelor of Laws aims to graduate students who can demonstrate:<ol><li>understanding and knowledge of Australian law and awareness of indigenous, international and theoretical perspectives;</li><li>competence in using legal research and analytical skills that equip them to work in the legal profession or in a broad range of law related occupations;</li><li>the ability to take a strategic approach to problem-solving by applying critical and innovative thinking to complex legal issues and situations;</li><li>competence in oral and written communication;</li><li>the ability to work independently and in groups; and</li><li>professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with having completed a law degree.</li></ol>

If you’re passionate about the legal system, or looking for a start to your legal career, this law degree is open to everyone—no matter your background or school marks. Understand Australian law, conduct legal research, and communicate with persuasion.

Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)

The Diploma in Paralegal Studies course provides students with the opportunity to complete a course dedicated to preparatory skills and studies in law, regardless of their educational background.This course will be attractive to students who would like to graduate with a diploma by completing 8 units. This course also offers students who wish to continue their studies in law the opportunity to transfer to the Bachelor of Legal Studies or to take advantage of the pathway to a law degree (provided they satisfy the GPA requirement). It will also attract those with a general interest in law and those who wish to study particular areas of law in order to be able to work, for example, as a paralegal or legal secretary.UNE is home to Australia&#39;s largest law school outside a capital city, as well as being an early adopter of innovative technology in the delivery of our law programs. With UNE, you will build your preparatory legal knowledge and skills to pursue your unique goals, regardless of your educational background.Please note: students will only be admitted to the full Diploma in Paralegal Studies upon successful completion of the two open subjects [LSU100 and LAW100] with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0.The Diploma in Paralegal Studies aims to graduate students who can demonstrate:<ol><li>a knowledge of the fundamentals of the Australian legal system;</li><li>knowledge of areas that include criminal law, dispute resolution, law and first peoples of Australia;</li><li>competence in written communication.</li></ol>

Become a paralegal, legal secretary, or law-related professional. Start with the basics of the Australian legal system and laws. Develop your professional skills including communication and research. Touch on business law and procedure law.

Diploma in Paralegal Studies

UNE boasts one of Australia&#39;s largest law schools outside a capital city, as well as being an early adopter of innovative technology in the delivery of its law programs. The Bachelor of Law (3 years) encourages both a critical and progressive approach to the existing law and legal system; ensuring that students understand both the law and the context.The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions.After completion of academic qualifications there are a range of employment options from which to choose. Graduates who wish to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner anywhere in Australia will also have to undertake a course of practical legal training (PLT). This can consist of approximately half a year&#39;s full-time training, undertaken internally or externally, or of equivalent part-time training. In some jurisdictions, it may be possible to do articles of clerkship instead. Because the system adopted varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, enquiries should be made to the admission authority in the state or territory in which you intend to practice; this is usually a committee of the Supreme Court of that State or Territory or a special body set up to administer admissions to the legal profession. Additional information can be found on the <a href="https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-science-agriculture-business-and-law/school-of-law/current-students/legal-profession-admission-board" target="_blank">School of Law</a> page.The Bachelor of Laws aims to graduate students who can demonstrate:<ol><li>understanding and knowledge of Australian law and awareness of indigenous, international and theoretical perspectives;</li><li>competence in using legal research and analytical skills that equip them to work in the legal profession or in a broad range of law related occupations;</li><li>the ability to take a strategic approach to problem solving by applying critical and innovative thinking to complex legal issues and situations;</li><li>competence in oral and written communication;</li><li>the ability to work independently and in groups; and</li><li>professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with having completed a law degree.</li></ol>

Use your current degree to springboard into law. Study the Australian legal system and pertinent topics including water law and First People’s law. Build legal research skills. Tackle complex issues. With graduate entry, you can fast track a career in law.

Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)

The Bachelor of Legal Studies is a broad and comprehensive course which will provide graduates with a wide legal knowledge and skills in legal reasoning. In particular, this course provides students with the opportunity to design their own program of study after completing the core units. Students may study units of interest from a particular category which will enhance career opportunities in an ever-changing legal services market. The course will also provide career opportunities for those with an interest in a career in policy development and the justice sector.Please note: students will only be admitted to the full Bachelor of Legal Studies upon successful completion of the four Open Access subjects [LSU100, LAW100, LAW101, LAW102] with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0.Bachelor of Legal Studies aims to graduate students who can demonstrate:<ol><li>a knowledge of the fundamentals of the Australian legal system;</li><li>knowledge of areas that could include judicial administration, criminology, criminal law, business studies, management, communications, environmental and rural studies;</li><li>the knowledge and skills to work in many different roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector;</li><li>autonomy, well-developed judgment and ethical responsibility; and</li><li>cognitive, technical and communication skills to undertake professional roles in research, operations, policy or advocacy in the justice sector.</li></ol>

Prepare for a paralegal career in the Australian legal services sector. Build a solid foundation in law and legal professional skills. Follow your interests with topics including property law, the criminal justice system, and environmental law.

Bachelor of Legal Studies

Introduction to Legal Studies

An understanding of how the legal system works is a valuable skill for students pursuing a wide range of career outcomes. This subject is suited to non-law students and provides a comprehensive introduction to legal studies, starting you on the path to achieving an understanding of how legal systems operate in Australia and elsewhere. You will explore the ways in which the law is made, and how law applies in various contemporary contexts. As part of your study, you will also develop introductory level skills in legal research, writing and analysis.

Welcome to the Australia legal system. You’ll explore who makes laws and how it’s done. Make a start on your legal research and writing skills. Gain an overview of the legal profession and think about where you might fit.

This introductory subject will help you to gain a foundation in contemporary legal knowledge: from how the legal system operates to how the law is made, and its role in our changing society. You will learn how to find and interpret the principal sources of law as well as apply legal principles to solve problems. Additionally, you will develop your skills in planning, organising and communicating complex material. Whether you are studying this subject as the first step towards a legal career or to broaden your general knowledge, this subject will help you to develop the knowledge and capabilities necessary to be a successful learner and valuable professional.

Get to grips with the legal system. Take a deep dive into how the law is made, the operations of the legal system, and the role that this all plays in society. Learn basic methods of legal analysis, and develop skills in legal research and writing.

Foundations of Law

This subject introduces you to the theoretical foundation, conceptual bases and context of the law of property. You will explore how a property interest arises, how it may be construed or enforced, and how it may end.  You will also examine the statutory schemes of registration for both Old System Title land and Torrens Title land, how multiple property interests may co-exist and how the interest holders&#39; respective rights, obligations and remedies are ascertained. You will also consider the principles of native title.  Throughout this subject, you will build a range of transferable critical thinking and legal reasoning skills. This subject meets the Priestley requirements for property.

Property Law

This subject provides a thorough introduction to online and database research strategies for primary and secondary legal materials. You will learn how to effectively plan a legal writing project from initial research stage, right through to analysis of materials and written execution. Plus, you will develop your skills in writing persuasively, concisely and in plain English to legal audiences in a variety of contexts.

Continue your studies of Australian law with an exploration of legal writing and research. Work on your written communication skills. Learn how to search online for primary and secondary legal sources. Find relevant information and communicate clearly.

Legal Professional Skills

In an era of global business transformation and the rise of privatisation, studying Contract Law will equip you with a solid understanding of the journey through a contract, ensuring you have the skills to apply to real-world business scenarios.   This subject examines the legal aspects of obligations arising from agreements or promises and will provide you with a thorough overview of the formation of enforceable contracts, identifying and defining terms, performance, discharge and remedies.  This subject meets the Priestley requirements for contracts.

Cover principles of common law, equity, statutory provisions, interpretation and enforceability in relation to contracts. Use critical thinking, communication and judgement to analyse case law, persuade and find solutions.

Contract Law

This subject is designed to familiarise you with the advanced and specialist knowledge of interviewing in the context of the practice of law, advocacy and the preparation for litigation. You will gain a broad understanding of theories of psychology, law, communication and linguistics relevant to interviewing and recognising the legal, social, cultural and political factors that may impact on questioning and interviewing different cohorts. These include children, juveniles, the elderly, the vulnerable, victims and suspects of crime, people living with disability and First Nations people. You will also apply your theoretical knowledge to develop your practical skills in interviewing questioning and communication techniques with a view to preparing written witness testimony.

Interviewing for Advocacy

Responding and successfully resolving disputes is a core skill for lawyers. Skills in dispute resolution add value to your role in a wide range of workplaces. This subject equips you with a thorough understanding of ADR processes both in criminal and civil matters such as arbitration, negotiation, conciliation and mediation. The subject also examines Australian Indigenous Peoples&#39; dispute resolution processes. There are opportunities to critically analyse disputes and evaluate alternatives to litigation. You may build your capabilities in the art of effective listening and negotiating. These are fundamental bases of ADR. These skills are in high demand across many industries.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Administrative law is largely concerned with examining principles that Australian courts apply in determining the legal powers of administrators in the public sector. In this subject you will develop an advanced understanding of those principles including an ability to apply them to hypothetical situations.

Administrative Law

This subject will equip you with a comprehensive introduction to the legal frameworks for resolving civil disputes by litigation and alternative dispute resolution models.  You will explore the general principles of civil procedure and dispute resolution, including pre-trial procedures, pleadings, trials, judgment and enforcement as well as alternative dispute resolution.  You will also gain a broad theoretical understanding of civil dispute resolution and its social context, procedural rules and practices, and how the legal system seeks to promote access to justice in various civil dispute scenarios. Additionally, you will develop transferable skills in independent research and youran ability to frame solutions to procedural problems.  This subject meets Priestley requirements for civil dispute resolution.

Civil Dispute Resolution

Torts are common law actions for civil wrongs. This subject provides you with a social context of the law of torts and covers negligence including defences, damages, concurrent liability and compensation schemes.  You will consider torts relating to personal, property, and economic interests and their defences. In particular, you will consider the quantum of damages.  This subject will provide you with a good understanding of the black-letter law, whilst incorporating skills-based approaches. You will be encouraged to take a critical view of the law, particularly with regard to current tort reform.  This subject meets the Priestley requirements for torts.

Study how the law determines fault when it comes to trespass, defamation, negligence, and more. You’ll work through scenarios and solutions for people who’ve been wronged. Consider different types of wrongs, like those involving money and property.

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