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Law at ACU

“ACU attracts students who are ethical, committed, and passionate about the law.”Professor Rocque Reynolds Dean, Thomas More Law School

Practice power to empower othersWe know there’s more to learning than what goes on in the classroom. The heart of an ACU law degree is standing up for people in need, and for the issues that matter. All our students undertake pro bono placements in law firms, or with leading barristers, community legal centres, non-government organisations (NGOs), government departments, or social justice agencies. We want you to see life through the eyes of others, and be inspired to make a difference.We know that practical experience is important for you, so it’s important to us. Throughout our law programs,

you will have the opportunity to get involved in mooting, negotiations, and witness interviewing competitions at local and international levels. We’ll make sure you graduate with advanced legal skills including drafting, advocacy and dispute resolution. We have flexible study options to make balancing study, work, and personal commitments easier. These include interactive campus-based learning, midyear entry, summer and winter school, and intensive study opportunities.We also encourage you to think globally – and you’ll have the opportunity to

study at our Rome Campus or with one of our 70 partner universities around the world. Our law degrees fulfil the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Australia. Professional admission authorities may require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. We believe university is for everyone. That’s why we offer a range of scholarships which recognise academic achievement, community participation, and help out students from a range of backgrounds.

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Bachelor of Laws

CampusMelbourne, North Sydney.

Duration4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent). Flexible day and evening classes.

HonoursStudents who have completed 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree.

PrerequisitesNSW: Any two units of English (standard) (band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (band 4). Vic: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

Pro bono experience160 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Bachelor of Laws is designed to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment. These could include:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal officer in the public sector• employment in a community legal

centre• legal policy advisor • in-house counsel for corporations,

regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs.

Typically, graduates develop specialisations in different fields of law throughout their careers, including criminal, family, environmental, corporations, international trade, or entertainment law. We offer electives in all of these areas and many more.

ACCREDITATIONThe Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACESAll places in this course are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens.

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Bachelor of Laws

BACHELOR OF LAWS PROGRAM MAP*

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Semester 1 Foundations of law and legal research

Torts Evidence Administrative law

Semester 2 Contract law Property Legal ethics and professional responsibility

International law

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Semester 1 Criminal law and procedure

Statutory interpretation Justice and change in a global world

Law elective

Semester 2 General elective Law elective Law elective Law elective

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Semester 1 Introduction to Australian public law

Business organisations Constitutional law Law elective

Semester 2 Commercial law Land law Equity and trusts Law elective

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Semester 1 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society or Theories of human nature or Introduction to ethics

Civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution

Community legal engagement

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Semester 2 General elective Law elective Legal theory Law elective*This is an example course outline only.

ACU North Sydney

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ACU Melbourne

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)


Duration3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent). Flexible day and evening classes.


PrerequisitesTo be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have successfully completed a recognised three-year bachelor degree in any field of study.

Pro bono experience160 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a three year degree designed for experienced students who have completed a previous bachelors level degree.Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers, including: • private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal officer in the public sector

(eg in federal or state government departments and publicly funded organisations such as universities or public broadcasters)

• in-house counsel for a wide range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions, and NGOs

• legal policy advisor in a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions, or public interest legal work in community centres.

Typically, graduates develop specialisations in different fields of law throughout their careers, including criminal, family, environmental, corporations, international trade, or employment law. We offer electives in all of these areas and many more.

ACCREDITATIONThe Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACESAll places in this course are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens.

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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

CampusMelbourne, North Sydney/Strathfield.

Duration5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent).



Pro bono experience 160 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course provides you with the legal knowledge and analytical skills needed to successfully meet the demands of modern legal practice. Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal officer in the public sector• in-house counsel for a wide

range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions, and NGOs.

Combining your legal expertise with a global awareness and knowledge gained from other disciplines will open many doors for you in government, staff training, archives, art institutions, commerce and industry, communications, not-for-profits, research, policy, and tourism.

ACCREDITATIONThis degree fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACES All places in this course are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens.

“ACU supported me in a diverse range of pro bono placements as well as providing me with the skills required to gain a clerkship. Most memorably, ACU gave me opportunities to travel the world – I competed in national moots in Australia, and competed in an international moot in Hong Kong, and in Vienna where my team placed as the highest ranked Australian university. Not only have I gained the personal and professional experiences needed to excel in a legal career, but I’ve made unforgettable memories which have been incredibly personally rewarding.”Mardi, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies, Melbourne

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws



PrerequisitesNSW: Any two units of English (standard) (band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (band 4) and any two units of mathematics (any) (bacd 3). Vic: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematics.


COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course provides you with the legal knowledge and skills needed for modern law practice. It also provides you with knowledge of biomedical science, enabling legal knowledge to be applied to health-related issues.Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers, including: • private legal practices as a solicitor

or barrister• legal officer in the public sector • in-house counsel for a wide

range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs

• roles in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries

• roles related to the development, marketing and governance of health and disease.



Moot court, ACU Melbourne

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Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This comprehensive double degree helps you stand out from the crowd and lends you a competitive edge. With an understanding of modern business, as well as having the skills to become a legal practitioner, you’ll be in demand from law firms and public and private sector organisations. Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or


range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs.

In addition to a legal career, this double degree is excellent preparation for a career in:• accounting• administration• banking• business analysis/development• management• regulatory compliance

• communications• finance• human resources• international business• marketing• sales.



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“One of the things I enjoy the most about studying at ACU is that I’m not just a number here – my lecturers and tutors know my name. I feel there is a real support network of students and lecturers to help me through my degree. I think this is because ACU offers smaller classes, resulting in a more personal experience.”Alana, Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As regulation of commerce and business becomes increasingly complex, a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws sets you apart in a competitive marketplace. Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or



This double degree has a strong practical element to enhance your skills in a commercial context, including managerial decision-making, business and personal leadership, and the ethics of values-based management.In addition to a legal career, your future could lie in:• accounting• banking• business analysis/development• management• communications• foreign affairs

• finance• human resources• marketing or sales.

ACCREDITATIONThis degree fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.Students who complete the accounting major will also satisfy the academic requirements for entry to professional associations including CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Graduates with a human resource management major are eligible for graduate membership with the Australian Human Resources Institute


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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This unique degree is designed to help you develop a broader understanding of how legal issues arise from political, historical, philosophical and economic influences.To help you put this knowledge into practice, we have partner institutions across the globe so you can undertake study abroad or placement in a country of your choice during your third year.Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• careers in the public sector, both

local and international• government service including

diplomacy, humanitarianism (such as the UN and NGOs) and other international organisations

• social entrepreneurship and companies with global outreach

• international relations• journalism, including travel

journalism and tourism.



“When I started my law degree I was not really sure where it would lead me. What was really great about the law school was the way it gave me so many opportunities to try different types of law and to get practical legal experience as I progressed through the degree. In the end, I secured a graduate position with one of the country’s leading commercial law firms. The encouragement and support I received from the law school was fantastic.” Alessandre, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

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Bachelor of Philosophy/ Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Become a lawyer who stands up for people in need, and causes that matter. By combining law with philosophy, you’ll gain a keen insight into the broader context in which the law operates. In addition to the wide range of careers open to graduates of the Bachelor of Laws, completion of this double degree is excellent preparation for careers in:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal policy advisor• in-house counsel for corporations,

regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs

• teaching• social work• pastoral work• research• journalism or public relations• legal research and practice.



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Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This double degree brings the study of human behaviour together with the study of law, producing graduates with a unique perspective on our culture and an ability to manage issues with both legal and psychological solutions.Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or



Graduates of this double degree will be well placed to develop specialist legal practice in a wide range of fields including:• forensic psychology• litigation• terrorism studies• industrial law and management.

ACCREDITATIONThis degree fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.Graduates can also go on to undertake further study in order to pursue a career as a registered psychologist.


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Bachelor of Theology/ Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws provides a legal education informed by Christian values and an education in theology that is orientated to the professional values and practice of law. Ethical behaviour, social justice, the common good, and the law’s interaction with theology is at the heart of this challenging double degree.In addition to the wide range of careers open to graduates of the Bachelor of Laws, completion of this double degree is excellent preparation for careers in:• teaching• church agencies and ministries• chaplaincy• social work• pastoral work• research• journalism or public relations• legal research and practice.



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Passion for Law (P4L)OUR STUDENTS ARE MORE THAN THEIR SCOREAre you ready to empower others? If you’re currently in Year 12 and studying a law-related subject, ACU’s Passion for Law (P4L) program offers you an early competitive edge.

We know there’s more to you than your exam results and, your passion and commitment counts. P4L is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture your learning potential and give you a step up in your future law career.

THE BENEFITS• Early offer for an ACU law degree of

your choice.• Access to our academic skills

workshops, CareerHub and network events.

• Study abroad opportunities.• The opportunity to participate in

the pro bono program. • The chance to receive $500 worth of

textbook vouchers, which go to the top three P4L students at the end of semester 1.

• An invitation to our ACU P4L welcome event.

ELIGIBLE COURSESAll current ACU law degrees, including double degrees, subject to meeting the relevant course entry requirements.

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATIONFor current eligibility and application details please visit acu.edu.au/p4law

SELECTION AND OFFERSYour P4L application will be assessed, and if necessary ranked, on the basis of your written response.You will need to:• submit an application for tertiary

entry through VTAC or UAC and have your chosen ACU law course as your highest eligible preference

• complete Year 12 and gain a minimum ATAR of 78

• pass in English.

Apply now: acu.edu.au/p4law

“The law school is truly global in its outlook. This translates into the way our teachers explain the law and also into the extraordinary number of opportunities there are to study and learn overseas. For example, I travelled to Myanmar to learn about human rights. I also studied at ACU’s campus in Rome, where the law school runs regular courses. Studying law at ACU is about much more than books and libraries.”Michael, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

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Pro bono programETHICAL AND PRACTICALPut your legal skills into practice and make a real contribution to the community

The pro bono program is both ethical and practical. It encourages you to view your future legal career as serving human dignity and caring for vulnerable people. It also gives you hands-on experience in legal practice. All law students are required to take part in the Thomas More Law School’s pro bono program for at least two weeks in your second and third years of study. As part of the program, you will be placed in various legal practices (such as solicitor’s firms, community legal centres, non-government organisations or with barristers) to provide free legal advice and assistance to people who cannot pay.

The pro bono program allows you to engage with members of the legal profession, learn how to apply knowledge to real-world problems and gain the experience and confidence to succeed. Pro bono service provides you with an unrivalled opportunity to experience and reflect upon the operation of the law in a practice setting , for the benefit of those who are marginalised or disadvantaged in our community.

You will complete up to 160 hours of pro bono work after your first year of study.

Pro bono placement at Salvos Legal, Sydney

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HOW TO APPLY acu.edu.au/apply

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please see the ACU website for details of prerequisites including English language proficiency levels.

CONTACT US If you have any questions about your ACU applications or would like to speak with one of our staff about your study options, visit acu.edu.au/askacu

Useful links

Thomas More Law School Facebook Page facebook.com/ACUlaw

Law degree and its associated double degrees acu.edu.au/law

ACU scholarships acu.edu.au/scholarships

Australian Catholic University attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (March 2019). However, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information.

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