Start Date
February
August

Campus
City West

Duration
5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
DHLD

SATAC Code
424831 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 87.40 (for 2020)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 90.00 (for 2021)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): AdvDIP
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

The Laws Double Degree (Honours) will provide you with a professional level of education to pursue your legal career. Study in a complementary discipline will provide you with the expertise in another field and enhance your career options in a wide range of working environments.

Content & Structure

The total number of units required is 180 - that is, 38 courses. Those 38 courses are divided as follows between the two degree programs: 22 courses from the Bachelor of Laws program; and 16 courses from the second degree.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Foundations of Law LAWS 1016 4.5
Torts A LAWS 1014 4.5
Legislation LAWS 1020 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Principles of Public Law LAWS 1021 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Contracts A LAWS 1008 4.5
Torts B LAWS 1015 4.5
Criminal Law and Procedure LAWS 2030 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
First Arts Major, Course 1 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 2 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 1 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 2 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
First Arts Major, Course 3 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 4 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 3 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 4 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Contracts B LAWS 1009 4.5
Land Law LAWS 2038 4.5
Corporations Law A LAWS 3080 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Contemporary Property Law LAWS 2018 4.5
Law Elective 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Corporations Law B LAWS 3081 4.5 Note(s): 4
Constitutional Law LAWS 2008 4.5
Equity and Trusts LAWS 3084 4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
First Arts Major, Course 5 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 6 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 5 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 6 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
First Arts Major, Course 7 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 8 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 7 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 8 4.5 Note(s): 2,3
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation LAWS 4016 9 Note(s): 4
Administrative Law LAWS 3006 4.5
Lawyers, Ethics and Society LAWS 4006 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Environment and Natural Resources Law LAWS 2037 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Law Elective 4.5 Rule(s): 3
Evidence LAWS 4003 4.5 Note(s): 4
During the final year students must complete one 9 unit capstone course
Law Reform Clinic LAWS 4017 9 Note(s): 4 Rule(s): 2
Legal Advice Clinic LAWS 4018 9 Note(s): 4 Rule(s): 2,4
Law Professional Placement LAWS 4021 9 Note(s): 4 Rule(s): 2,4
Research Project A LAWS 4019 4.5 Note(s): 4 Rule(s): 2
Research Project B LAWS 4020 4.5 Note(s): 4 Rule(s): 2

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program covers in a comprehensive way the academic requirements for admission to practice as specified by the national Law Admissions Consultative Committee and applied in South Australia by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council. In addition to the academic requirements of the program, students seeking admission to practice are required to complete an approved practical legal training (PLT) program. Students seeking admission to practice in other Australian jurisdictions should apply to the appropriate admitting authority.

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