Bachelor of Laws

James Cook University - JCU

Student rating (4.23) from 28 reviews

Overview

Bachelor Degree

Townsville

Course Link

4.0 years Full-Time
(or Part-Time equivalent)

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Course Description

As a Law student you will gain an appreciation of the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts and its significance for stable government, economic prosperity and the protection of individual and cultural rights.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws satisfy the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Queensland, and through the mutual recognition process, in all Australian states and territories.

The Bachelor of Laws focuses strongly on learning outcomes that have professional relevance and practical application. This course is designed to challenge students, exposing them to contemporary issues, the latest research and new ideas across diverse areas of the practice and application of law.

Careers

Opportunities for employment of JCU law graduates exist in a wide variety of areas and can include careers in, for example:

Legal practice as a Barrister or...

Opportunities for employment of JCU law graduates exist in a wide variety of areas and can include careers in, for example:

Legal practice as a Barrister or Solicitor
Government
Business and commercial law
Environmental law
Property law
Criminal law
Taxation law/corporate law/ bankruptcy and insolvency
Family law

Ratings

Average ratings for Bachelor of Laws based on 1 review

Rating

4.0

Job prospects

3.0

Teachers

4.0

Course work

4.0

Time worthy

4.0

Money Worthy

4.0

                        Reviews
                    
                        Positives: Great interaction with lecturers
Small class sizes
Great student support

Negatives: Mixed enrollment advice
Internal only 
Not all lectures are recorded

My advice to future students is: Make sure you have an appointment with a law specific enrolment advisor before each year to make sure you are on track.
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