Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies

Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) Bachelor of Laws Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) NSW Fair Trading Conveyancing. Additional information:on-campus workshops. On-campus distance education LAW00057 - Conveyancing Law (a one-day workshop, usually Saturday or Sunday) LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution (a two-day workshop, usually Saturday and Sunday) LAW00216 - Mediation Practice and Procedure (a two-day workshop, usually Saturday and Sunday) 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 Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points), comprising: all units in Part A; and either the eight (8) unit Conveyancing major in Part B and four (4) additional units selected from Part B; or twelve (12) elective units of which a minimum of ten (10) units are selected from Part B; or four (4) elective units selected from Part B and one (1) eight (8) unit University-wide major selected from the University-wide Schedule of majors, excluding the Law and Justice major. a candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies degree, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may elect to be awarded the Associate degree following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree. Advanced standing Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies. Schedule of units Part A LAW10157 - Australian Legal System LAW00050 - Criminal Process LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing LAW00128 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics LAW10159 - Principles of Contract Law LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts LAW00054 - Family Law Practice POL10244 - Australian Politics POL20001 - Analysing Policy Problems POL00013 - Global Social Movements SOC00112 - Social Policy Part B Electives Conveyancing major Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Students Commencing in Session 1 Students Commencing in Session 2 Notes Note 1: Unit requires attendance at a compulsory workshop. 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.