Bachelor of LawsUndergraduate entry

workshops Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies)Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies *A small number of units include compulsory on-campus workshops. Professional Conductlaw workshops Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU Blackboard Learn Learning materials SCU library academic skills development resident tutor Course structure See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below. Table of contents Admission requirements Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Admission requirements Applicants for admission to candidature shall have either: Undergraduate Entry — satisfied the requirements prescribed in Rule 2 Section 2 of the Rules Relating to Awards; or have qualifications which in the opinion of the School Board are equivalent to the above. Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws - Undergraduate Entry a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points), comprising: all units listed in Part A; and nine (9) units from Part B or Part C, with no more than two (2) units being from Part C; and six (6) elective units, which may include units from Part B Units in Part A of the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) or the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies may not be included unless these units are in Part B or C of this Schedule of Units, or have been completed prior to admission to candidature. A candidate who, while enrolled for a double degree with law, has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Laws following withdrawal from candidature for the Double degree. Law Degree with Honours A candidate for the award of Bachelor of Laws with Honours shall fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws award, and in addition must: complete the units LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research; and achieve such standard of academic performance as determined by the School Board, School of Law and Justice. For the award of Honours, consideration shall be given to a candidate’s academic record throughout the course of study. A candidate who has reached the required standard of academic performance may, on the recommendation of the School Board in the School of Law and Justice, be awarded Honours in one of the following grades: First Class Honours Second Class Honours – Division I Second Class Honours – Division II Advanced standing A candidate who has completed the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may be granted advanced standing for up to a total of sixteen (16) units into the undergraduate Bachelor of Laws degree. Schedule of units Undergraduate entry Part A LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing LAW00111 - Legal Process LAW10001 - Contract Law I LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I LAW10003 - Contract Law II LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II LAW00112 - Constitutional Law LAW72002 - Torts LAW71005 - Property Principles LAW00118 - Environmental Law LAW72009 - Principles of Equity LAW72005 - Evidence LAW00520 - The Philosophy of Law LAW00527 - Corporations Law LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure LAW00117 - Administrative Law LAW00519 - Professional Conduct Note 1 Part B Choose nine (9) units from Part B or Part C, with no more than two (2) units being from Part C and six (6) elective units, which may include units from Part B. Note 2 Law Electives Part C Electives Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Full-time study Part-time study Session 2 Commencement Notes Note 1: Attendance at a compulsory workshop is required. Note 2: University-wide Electives include electives from any degree at Southern Cross University but does not include the following units: LAW10157 Australian Legal System, LAW10159 Principles of Contract Law, LAW00052 Introduction to Land Law, LAW00053 Foundations of Torts, LAW00050 Criminal Process, LAW00128 Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics, LAW00150 Introduction to Business Law, LAW00004 Company Law, LAW00058 Litigation Practice, LAW00107 Conveyancers Professional Practice, LAW00108 Legal and Conveyancing Practice, LAW10068 Law and Government Decision Making, and LAW10158 Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy. However, candidates who have completed any of these units prior to enrolment in this degree may apply for advanced standing in up to a maximum of six of the above as “University-wide electives” but not as “Part B Law Electives”. Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.