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2016 UNDERGRADUATE LAW

02 WHY DEAKIN?

07 GETTING INTO DEAKIN

08 COURSES

20 JOURNEY TO YOUR CAREER

21 FIND OUT MORE

SO YOU WANT TO WORK IN LAW?If you are aspiring to be a first-class lawyer, trained in each of the major areas of legal practice, studies in law at Deakin can help you achieve your dreams.

Deakin Law School is a centre of excellence for commercial law, an important and challenging area of practice, and meets the academic requirement for admission to practise as a barrister or solicitor.

Our commercial law focus allows study in a diverse range of areas, including human rights law, migration and refugee law, family law, Chinese commercial law, Indian law and environmental law, as well as offering an exciting and challenging range of elective units that allow you to experience a diverse range of legal specialisations.

Regular, compulsory practical experience placements are a hallmark of the Deakin Law School, giving you extensive experience in a variety of legal environments and ensuring you graduate ready to embark on a successful career.

Excited about working in law? Keep reading to start your journey at Deakin.

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A TOP-RANKED LAW SCHOOLDeakin Law School has been ranked as one of Victoria’s top three law schools by the prestigious QS World University Rankings (2014). The QS rankings are based on several criteria, including research, teaching, employability, facilities and internationalisation and engagement.

DEAKIN LAW GRADUATES IN DEMANDDeakin law graduates have an international reputation for their arbitration skills, well-rounded skill set and adaptability. Our graduates are performing extremely well in a highly competitive employment environment, with seasonal clerkships at a record high.

Deakin law graduates are sought after for their well-rounded skill set, adaptability and practical experience.

WHY DEAKIN?

A PRACTICAL CURRICULUMOur Bachelor of Laws is designed to meet the academic requirements to become a barrister or solicitor in Victoria. Leading, practising lawyers help to shape our courses, so everything you learn is relevant to the industry, preparing you for a career in law.

COMMERCIAL FOCUSDeakin Law School boasts an excellent reputation in commercial law, an important and challenging area of practice and one that is changing rapidly. As well as conducting litigation and facilitating property transactions, commercial lawyers are increasingly using their legal expertise to directly contribute to their clients’ business ventures at the formative stages.

DEAKIN LAW STUDENTS RULED BEST IN THE WORLDDeakin Law School triumphed in one of the world’s most prestigious law student competitions, winning the teams award in the 2014 Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna.

“Deakin’s results place it firmly amongst the world’s best – receiving two individual oralist Honourable Mention awards, placing in the top 16 teams of 99 in Hong Kong, and winning the oral arguments overall out of nearly 300 teams in Vienna,” says Professor Mirko Bagaric, Dean, Deakin Law School.

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PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT FOR LAW STUDENTSThe Law Clinic program, which in 2015 will be known as legal internships, gives law students a chance to gain practical experience in a legal workplace while earning a credit point towards their degree. The program is continually expanding and while some of the partner organisations are private firms, many others are community legal centres or placements with the Department of Human Services and the TAC.

Law lecturer and legal internship placement coordinator, Marlene Ebejer, explains that “the aim of the internship is to expose students to the legal environment so they can experience what lawyers do and then it can motivate and enhance their learning even more. It helps them decide if they want to actually pursue a career as a lawyer and if so, what type of law they want to practise in the long term.”

Luke Perilli has just completed his Bachelor of Laws with the law clinic component being one of his final units. He says the number one thing he gained from his internship at West Heidelberg Legal Clinic is confidence. “You’re out of your comfort zone; every day you’re doing things that you never thought you’d do in your wildest dreams as a student, it gives you such rich experience and enhances your studies as well.”

Luke believes the other key benefit is that it further develops your time management skills. “If a lawyer gives you a task you need to do it on the spot, but when you’re given an assignment at university you have four weeks to do it. In the real legal world it’s completely different.”

Participating students can add the legal internship experience to their resume, demonstrating to prospective employers that they have employable skills. Luke couldn’t agree more. “You do so many different types of work in the internship, it’s given me so many more skills that I can put on my resumé.”

During the more than 10 years the program has been running, many students have even been offered paralegal and graduate positions at the organisations where they were placed. Many students also continue to volunteer for the various legal centres once qualified.

I consult with industry regularly on the curriculum design, and involve industry

by inviting guest speakers, such as judges, lawyers and senior policy and legal officers

from the relevant statutory bodies.

DR JASON TALIADOROSSENIOR LECTURER, DEAKIN LAW SCHOOL

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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD WHILE YOU STUDYWe offer various programs including exchange, study abroad, study tours and international volunteering placement programs, which allow you to study overseas for a few weeks, a trimester or even a year as part of your Deakin degree. Studying overseas helps prepare you for the global employment market, develop social and academic skills and learn another language while travelling and having fun.

GAIN REAL EXPERIENCE Work experience plays a critical role in developing graduates’ employability and students undertaking courses offering placement and internship experiences are highly sought after by employers. Regular, compulsory practical learning experiences undertaken throughout the law degree at Deakin means our graduates are confident, work-ready and successful employees.

WHY DEAKIN?

HAPPY STUDENTSDeakin has achieved the highest level of student satisfaction of all Victorian universities for four consecutive years.* So what could Deakin be doing that is giving our students an edge? One factor that might contribute to this is Deakin’s student mentor programs, which focus on students helping other students.

International and domestic students alike have different questions and needs throughout their study lives. Each of these mentor programs aims to meet the needs of these different student cohorts.* 2010–2013 Australian Graduate Survey responses.

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WHY STUDY OVERSEAS?The benefits of an international study experience are limitless, really! It is a rewarding and enriching experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in a different culture, potentially pick up a new language and see the world from a different perspective. You will make friends for life and open the door to global networking opportunities. Why wouldn’t you go?

CHOOSE WHERE YOU STUDYDeakin offers the opportunity to study law across all our campuses, as well as via cloud learning, increasing flexibility and enabling you to fit your study in with your other commitments.

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JESSICA MAINCOMMERCE/LAWS GRADUATEEMPLOYED: WORKPLACE RELATIONS LAWYER, MCKEAN PARK LAWYERS

The practical components and focus helped prepare me for the workforce. It was invaluable and the lecturers were very approachable and friendly, always willing to help.

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GETTING INTO DEAKIN

WHAT ARE PATHWAYS?Pathways provide alternative entry options for getting into university if you do not meet the requirements for entry. You can take pathways from TAFE, other tertiary institutions or private providers, through the workforce or even through other Deakin courses or campuses.

PATHWAYS THROUGH DEAKINYou can take many different pathways through Deakin to get into your dream course, including transferring between Deakin courses or campuses or undertaking a single unit of study, which can be used as credit towards a degree.

PATHWAYS THROUGH TAFE AND MIBTIf you undertake an eligible TAFE or MIBT course in a field similar to the Deakin course of your choice, you may be able to gain a guaranteed place and credit for prior learning towards your Deakin degree.

PATHWAYS THROUGH OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSIf you’re currently studying at another university and wish to transfer to Deakin to finish your degree, you can apply for credit for prior learning. All university and private education provider qualifications are considered for application, even if the qualification is unrelated to what you want to study at Deakin.

PATHWAYS THROUGH THE WORKFORCEYou may be able to gain entry to Deakin, or credit towards a Deakin course, based on your work experience or prior industry training.

FIND OUT WHAT CREDIT YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FORYour previous studies and experience can lead to credit towards your chosen Deakin course, saving time and money and increasing your educational choices. To find out what credit you may be eligible for, search our Credit for Prior Learning Database, deakin.edu.au/courses/credit/search.php.

Life doesn’t always follow a straight line – and your path to Deakin doesn’t have to either. Deakin has many pathway options for a range of applicants, including Year 12 students and those returning to study.

For more information on getting into Deakin, please visit deakin.edu.au/pathways.

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Campus Duration Page

Bachelor of …

Laws | M312 4 9

Laws (Honours) | M412 0.5 11

Combined coursesBachelor of … / Bachelor of …

Arts/Laws | D312 / 5 14

Commerce/Laws | D322 5 14

Criminology/Laws | D335 / 5 16

Information Systems/Laws | D367 5 16

Laws/International Studies | D323 / 5 19

Property and Real Estate/Laws | D396 5 19

Science/Laws | D331 5 19

For information on the benefits of studying a combined course at Deakin, and what’s available in Law, see page 12.

COURSESDeakin Law School prepares graduates to work in all of the major areas of legal practice, such as contract, torts, criminal law and family law.

LAWDeakin’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) meets the academic requirements to become a barrister and solicitor in Victoria as set by the Council of Legal Education. In addition to completing an approved LLB degree, a person wishing to practice as a barrister or solicitor is required to complete a 12-month traineeship or clerkship, or a six-month legal practice course. This does not preclude students from other states from practise; however, interstate students must seek advice from the interstate admission boards to assess if there is a need to complete any additional requirements in order to satisfy the requirements of the state in which they intend to practise.

You receive sound university training in all of the major areas of legal practice, such as contract, torts, criminal law and family law, and you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse range of elective units. The professional experience and networks you develop will put you on the right path for achieving your future career goals.

Course duration in yearsMelbourne Burwood CampusGeelong Waterfront Campus

Geelong Waurn Ponds CampusWarrnambool Campus

Cloud (online)

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Please refer to deakin.edu.au/courses for the most up-to-date information on courses.

Courses fees were unavailable at the time of printing. Please visit deakin.edu.au/fees for up-to-date information.

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BACHELOR OF LAWS * DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

M312 4 92.00 85.65 Clearly-in N/A

Clearly-in N/AYEAR 12 PREREQUISITES

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

Educational history including GPA, VTAC Personal Statement and ALSET. You are exempt from sitting the ALSET if you have:» a Year 12 ATAR or equivalent score that is not more than 10 years old

(no exceptions), or» successfully completed a minimum of 4 credit points of study at

bachelor’s level or higher at an Australian institution in the past 10 years. Applicants admitted without an ALSET score on the basis of tertiary studies will be considered with a minimum GPA of:» 70 for entry into law at Burwood» 65 for entry into law at Geelong» 60 for entry into law at Warrnambool or via cloud learning.If applicants have not achieved the required minimum tertiary GPA or ATAR to be considered for admission then the ALSET result and GPA/ATAR will be weighted 50:50.Whether you complete the ALSET or meet with one of the ALSET exemption criteria, please note places in law courses are not guaranteed. ALSET or ATAR exempt candidates are deemed eligible to be considered for offer only. For more information on the ALSET, please visit deakin.edu.au/buslaw/law/students/alset.

Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is designed to produce first-class commercial lawyers. It is one of the few legal degrees in Australia with a commercial focus. Students engage in legal reasoning and legal skills, including negotiation, mediation, court appearances, legal drafting, statutory interpretation, professional work experience and law clinics.

Professional recognitionDeakin’s law studies satisfy the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria.

Career opportunitiesObtaining a law degree is normally the first step towards becoming a barrister or solicitor and most students entering law school aspire to enter one of these branches of the legal profession. There is also a range of other career opportunities open to law graduates, such as:

• business as a corporate lawyer, company administrator or business manager • government service as a lawyer with departments or authorities as diverse

as the Attorney-General’s Department, the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

• industrial relations • law reform as a law reform commissioner or research officer • public administration • teaching at a university.

Work-integrated learningPrescribed professional experience provides you with an opportunity to enrich your legal education and theoretical knowledge, preparing you for employment in the industry. In addition, 30 days of work placement in a legal environment provides experience on how the law operates in practice and helps you develop professional networks before graduation.

Practical legal trainingIn final year you undertake a unique capstone unit, Legal Problem Solving and Persuasion, teaching you about the science of persuasion and approaching problems in a clear-minded manner in order to achieve optimum outcomes. In the process you develop presentation skills and gain experience presenting in the courtroom.

Legal internshipDeakin also offers Legal Internships, previously called Law Clinic, a clinical skills unit that involves you working at a community legal centre under the supervision of a legal practitioner. This unit not only gives you credit towards your degree, it enhances your overall learning experience, providing you with a unique insight into the community legal centre environment.

Course structure32 credit points – 21 credit points of core units, three law elective units, four non-law elective units and four elective units that can be law or non-law units. In addition, students are required to complete the prescribed Professional Experience in order to be eligible to graduate.

* First three years available at the Warrnambool Campus. The remaining course load can be taken by transferring to the Geelong Waterfront Campus or to cloud learning.

Clearly-in N/A = The course is available at that campus, but the clearly-in ATAR isn’tpublished or available.

deakin.edu.au/courses

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Participating in the Vis Moot really was what I would call an opportunity of a lifetime. It has been by far the most challenging thing

I have ever done during university and equally the most rewarding.The Vis Moot is like no other unit offered at university, it teaches you

things that cannot be taught in a classroom, as well as teaching you things that can be applied across your life.

KATE DE HIGHDENLAWS STUDENT

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BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS) DEAKIN CODE DURATION

M412 0.5

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students who commence the M312 Deakin Bachelor of Laws or a Bachelor of Laws double degree course from Trimester 1 2015 must meet the following criteria to be eligible for entry into the M412 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course:Successful completion of a minimum of 16 “MLL” coded Deakin Bachelor of Law units with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% across these units. The 65% WAM must be maintained throughout the remainder of the LLB course to be eligible for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree.

In addition to equipping you with an understanding of law and the contexts in which it operates, Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) places a significant emphasis on building your high-level research skills through opportunities to conduct independent legal research. Graduating with an honours degree gives you an advantage in establishing your career or provides a good foundation for postgraduate study.

Professional recognitionDeakin’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) satisfies the academic requirements needed to become a barrister and solicitor in Victoria set by the Council of Legal Education (COLE). In addition to completing the degree, a person seeking admission is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training course; further, they must satisfy the requirement that they are a fit and proper person.

Career opportunitiesThe Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree develops students’ research skills, which are highly prized in legal practice, government, policy and corporate roles. In particular, students who complete the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) have a strong foundation for entry into postgraduate study as well as leading to potential careers in academia, legal practice and government.

Course structure4 credit points – two core units.

deakin.edu.au/courses

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Geelong Waurn Ponds CampusWarrnambool Campus

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INCREASE YOUR CAREER OPTIONSStudies have shown that employers prefer graduates of combined courses. Deakin offers powerful combinations that will help you stand out as a graduate and increase your career options.

STUDY INTERESTING AND COMPLEMENTARY AREAS A combined degree allows you to undertake complementary studies in both degrees while exploring particular areas of interest to you. For example, combining an arts degree with a law degree enhances your understanding of the context in which the law operates. You can choose to study areas such as history, sociology, philosophy, politics or literature, in addition to law studies.

GRADUATE SOONERCombined courses are designed to allow you to complete both courses in as little as four or five years, which is quicker than completing one degree followed by the other.

IT DOESN’T DOUBLE THE WORKCombined degrees are structured in such a way that you will normally study four units (subjects) per trimester, just the same as you would if you were completing a single degree.

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNINGDeakin graduates hit the ground running thanks to work-integrated learning programs. We offer a wide range of programs that help give you a taste of the real world, from internships to community-based volunteering and more.

COMBINED COURSESCOMBINED COURSES OR ‘DOUBLE DEGREES’Some courses at Deakin let you undertake two degrees at the same time. You’ll complete two degrees faster than it would take to complete them separately, and you’ll also save on university fees.

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SOPHIE WESTLANDLAWS/INTERNATIONAL STUDIES GRADUATELANGUAGES STUDENT UNIVERSITY CAPITOL WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

I experienced first-hand the daily operation of a senate office and had the opportunity to witness once in a lifetime events such as the inauguration of President Barack Obama and the inquisition of Hillary Clinton over the Benghazi attack.

All of Deakin’s combined courses in law meet the academic

requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONAccreditation provides industry recognition of the quality of the qualifications received at Deakin, with many of our courses professionally accredited. For example, graduates of the combined course in commerce and law satisfy the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria, as well as studies in commerce leading to accreditation with many professional bodies, such as the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Program of CPA Australia, entry into the CA Program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Public Accountants Professional Accounting Program, the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Economics Society of Australia and the Australian Marketing Institute, depending on major sequences selected.

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COMBINED COURSESBACHELOR OF ARTS/ BACHELOR OF LAWS / ^ *

DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

D312 5 92.10/ 86.20 Clearly-in N/A

Clearly-in N/AYEAR 12 PREREQUISITES NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.

See Bachelor of Laws on page 9.

A law degree, especially when combined with another degree such as arts, is a qualification that offers diverse career opportunities. As an alternative to practising as a barrister or solicitor, you may enter many areas of work including business and management roles in a wide range of organisations, government services and industrial relations. You may find a role in research, public administration, diplomatic service, the media, legal aid, law reform or teaching either in schools or universities.

^ Students enrolled at the Geelong Waterfront Campus will be required to undertake some international studies units at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

* First three years available at the Warrnambool Campus. The remaining course load can be taken by transferring to the Geelong Waterfront Campus or cloud learning.

Clearly-in N/A = The course is available at that campus, but the clearly-in ATAR isn’tpublished or available.

WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNINGAs part of the Bachelor of Laws, compulsory professional experience provides you with an opportunity to enrich your legal education and theoretical knowledge, at the same time preparing you for employment in the industry. In addition, 30 days of work placement in a legal environment provides experience on how the law operates in practice and helps you develop professional networks before graduation.

deakin.edu.au/courses

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Geelong Waurn Ponds CampusWarrnambool Campus

Cloud (online)

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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/ BACHELOR OF LAWS *

DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

D322 5 92.05 85.30 Clearly-in N/A

Clearly-in N/AYEAR 12 PREREQUISITES NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.

See Bachelor of Laws on page 9.

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws combined course allows you to gain a sound understanding of the context in which the law operates in the business world, with a case study approach and a strong practical legal skills component. You also gain comprehensive knowledge in business studies. The Bachelor of Commerce allows you to gain a solid foundation in key business disciplines.

The Bachelor of Commerce can lead to accreditation with many professional bodies, such as the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Program of CPA Australia, entry into the CA Program of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Public Accountants Professional Accounting Program, the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Economics Society of Australia and the Australian Marketing Institute, providing you meet the specified requirements within the course.

* First three years available at the Warrnambool Campus. The remaining course load can be taken by transferring to the Geelong Waterfront Campus or cloud learning.

Clearly-in N/A = The course is available at that campus, but the clearly-in ATAR isn’tpublished or available.

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Law student Tess Blackie recently completed a legal internship at the Child Protection Division of the Department of Human Services in Geelong, during the final year of her Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies.

“I did it because I wasn’t sure if it was something I wanted to do and I thought it would be really interesting to get a perspective on this area of law. I absolutely loved the placement and I didn’t want to leave,” she says.

Tess says while she found reading about family situations involving child abuse confronting, the clinic was a rewarding experience. “It was good to think that the notes I prepared would be used in a court case and hopefully help put a child somewhere they’ll be safe.”

She found it incredibly motivating to work independently and on real cases. “Not just working for marks but actually working for people who have rights and emotions invested in what you’re doing.”

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BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY/ BACHELOR OF LAWS / ^

DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

D335 5 92.15/ 85.75

YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.

See Bachelor of Laws on page 9.

A law degree, especially when combined with another degree such as criminology, is a qualification that offers unequalled career opportunities. As an alternative to practising as a barrister or solicitor, you may enter many areas of work including business and management roles in a wide range of organisations, government services and industrial relations. You may find a role in state or federal policing, ASIO, correctional services, community services or private security industries.

^ Students enrolled at the Geelong Waterfront Campus will be required to undertake some criminology units at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS/BACHELOR OF LAWS

DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

D367 5 95.25 Clearly-in N/A

Clearly-in N/AYEAR 12 PREREQUISITES NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.

See Bachelor of Laws on page 9.

Combining information systems with law prepares you for the practice of law in the ‘Information Age’, where information is easily captured and used by organisations and individuals, and technological innovation is challenging the boundaries of privacy and security.

Within the 16 credit points required for the Bachelor of Information Systems students must undertake 16 credit points of core units.

Clearly-in N/A = The course is available at that campus, but the clearly-in ATAR isn’tpublished or available.

COMBINED COURSES

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The mentor program really helped me make a smooth transition into university life in Australia, as well as giving me countless opportunities to network and

meet with staff and fellow students at Deakin. Once I completed a few trimesters at Deakin, I was given the opportunity to become a mentor and I grabbed it as

I wanted to help other new students settle into academic life.

TARIQ JACOBSTUDENT MENTOR

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COMBINED COURSES

Deakin teaches the world’s most strategic languages – Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Spanish – with intensive language study tour opportunities available.

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BACHELOR OF LAWS/BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES / ^

DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

D323 5 92.10/ 85.30

YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.

See Bachelor of Laws on page 9.

There has been a pronounced internationalisation of the practice of law in the past decade. This course provides an international perspective, with students committing to study at an overseas university or taking up an internship with an overseas organisation.

Develop an understanding of international forces shaping government, business and community life in Australia; analyse and interpret these forces; develop cross-cultural competencies through an internationally oriented curriculum; participate in an international study experience; and learn the principles of the internationalisation of the law.

International study experienceDeakin offers various programs including exchange, study abroad, study tours and international volunteering placement programs, which allow you to study overseas for a few weeks, a trimester or even a year as part of your Deakin degree.

^ Students enrolled at the Geelong Waterfront Campus will be required to undertake some international studies units at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.

BACHELOR OF PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE/BACHELOR OF LAWS

DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

D396 5 92.00 Clearly-in N/A

YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.

See Bachelor of Laws on page 9.

The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Laws (BPRE/LLB) provides you with a thorough understanding of both the law and property and real estate disciplines, as well as building on the strong synergy between the two, in a five-year program of study.

In addition to an innovative and distinctive legal education, the property and real estate component of the course produces highly skilled professionals who are able to enter the workforce with a professionally recognised qualification, as well as being eligible for registration as a Certified Practising Valuer.

Clearly-in N/A = The course is available at that campus, but the clearly-in ATAR isn’tpublished or available.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/ BACHELOR OF LAWS

DEAKIN CODE DURATION CLEARLY-IN ATAR

D331 5 92.05YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES NON-YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS

VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL.

See Bachelor of Laws on page 9.

Combining a science degree with a Bachelor of Laws is an excellent way to enhance your understanding of the context in which the law operates. In the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws combined course, you can combine studies in law with studies in science, such as biological chemistry, biology, environmental science or mathematical modelling.deakin.edu.au/courses

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Four-year Bachelor of LawsRECEIVE AN OFFER AND

ENROL

Four-year Bachelor of LawsCOMPLETE YOUR

DEGREE

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)Master of LawsFURTHER

STUDY OPTIONS

• Barrister • Business manager • Company administrator • Corporate lawyer • Government service (as a lawyer) in diverse

areas such as the Attorney-General’s Department, the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission industrial relations research officer

• Law reform as a research officer • Lawyer, with departments or authorities • Legal adviser • Public administrator • Solicitor • University lecturer

CAREERS

Please check ALSET admission requirements by visiting www.vtac.edu.au.

ALSET

You can apply for most of Deakin’s undergraduate courses (bachelor’s degrees) commencing in Trimester 1 through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) at www.vtac.edu.au. For courses commencing in Trimester 2 (July) or Trimester 3 (November), apply directly to Deakin at deakin.edu.au/apply.

APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY

ENTRY

JOURNEY TO YOUR CAREEROnce you’ve mapped out your pathway to Deakin and chosen your course(s), all that’s left to do is apply and enrol and you’ll be on your way to your dream career. The flowchart below shows an example of this journey for law students.

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GO ONLINEdeakin.edu.au contains detailed information on everything at Deakin, see also:

deakin.edu.au/law

TALK TO USFor more information and all general enquiries, please phone 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733). You can also contact us via email at enquire@deakin.edu.au.

VISIT USThere are many opportunities throughout the year to visit Deakin, experience a campus tour and talk with representatives face to face.

To organise a campus tour and presentation for an individual or group, please phone:

Geelong 03 5227 8525 Melbourne 03 9246 8063 Warrnambool 03 5563 3444

or email future-students@deakin.edu.au.

For our 2015 Open Day dates, see the back cover of this booklet.

For more information on event dates visit deakin.edu.au or phone 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733).

FIND OUT MORESocial media@DeakinConnect with Deakin University on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Talk with other future students and ask current students and staff about life and study at Deakin.

facebook.com/DeakinUniversity

twitter.com/Deakin

youtube.com/user/DeakinUniversity

instagram.com/DeakinUniversity

Other useful websitesVictorian Tertiary Admissions Centre www.vtac.edu.au

Australian Government site detailing higher education options in Australia studyassist.gov.au

Online career exploration and information service www.myfuture.edu.au

Australian Government site providing advice for young people thinking about their future and looking for work www.youth.gov.au

Victorian Government site with information about jobs and careers www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

Further readingDeakin University produces a range of booklets to help you choose the right course.

You can download copies at deakin.edu.au/course-guides or to request copies, email enquire@deakin.edu.au or phone 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733).

Deakin University also produces course guides specifically for international students. To request a copy phone Deakin International on +61 3 9627 4877 or email deakin-international@deakin.edu.au.

STUDENT COMPUTING REQUIREMENTSMany units at Deakin are delivered through our virtual learning environment, CloudDeakin, which provides highly visual, media-rich, interactive learning experiences.

To fully engage with these learning experiences, students need to have access to and be able to use internet-connected devices. As such, minimum standards for your computer and connectivity, as well as computing capability, are required for effective study at Deakin.

For more information on these standards, please visit deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/apply/computer-requirements.

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Published by Deakin University in March 2015. While the information published in this guide was accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details of course offerings and other information published here. For the most up-to-date course information please view our website at deakin.edu.au.

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