COURSE INFORMATION
Disclaimer
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
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INTRODUCTION
The Bachelor of Laws degree is an academic qualification which (subject to recognition by the Legal Practice Board) qualifies a graduate to undertake further training (articles training program) governed by the Legal Practice Act 2003 (WA) which then qualifies the graduate to practice as a restricted and/or fully qualified legal practitioner in WA. Specific recognition of Years One, Two and Three has been granted by the Legal Practice Board. Year Four will be submitted to the Board for approval as required.
The Bachelor Award is granted after the successful completion of four years of full time study (or equivalent). Future consideration will be given to delivery of the degree program in external mode subject to resources and demand.
In order to complete the degree students are required to complete thirty two units comprising 21 compulsory units and 11 elective units.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with the University admission requirements as determined from time to time.
Reference should be made to the ECU (Academic, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules) and to the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) Guide. The university may control and limit the admission and enrolment of students.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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CORE UNITS |
COMPULSORY UNITS
The following units are compulsory units (each unit is 15 points, unless otherwise indicated), having a total of 315 points. Students should take care in ensuring that they satisfy the pre-requisites for any unit.
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Compulsory Units: |
LAW1113 |
Criminal Law I |
15 | LAW1214 |
Criminal Law II |
15 | LAW1111 |
Contract Law I |
15 | LAW1212 |
Contract Law II |
15 | LAW1117 |
Torts I |
15 | LAW1218 |
Torts II |
15 | LAW1116 |
Legal Process |
15 | LAW2102 |
Property Law I |
15 | LAW2312 |
Property Law II |
15 | LAW2103 |
Administrative Law I |
15 | LAW2313 |
Administrative Law II |
15 | LAW2104 |
Constitutional Law I |
15 | LAW2314 |
Constitutional Law II |
15 | LAW3102 |
Corporations Law |
15 | LAW3106 |
Evidence |
15 | LAW3107 |
Law of Trusts |
15 | LAW3103 |
Equity |
15 | LAW4104 |
Civil Procedures I |
15 | LAW4514 |
Civil Procedures II |
15 | LAW4105 |
Commercial Practice, Conveyancing&Drafting I |
15 | LAW4515 |
Commercial Practice, Conveyancing&Drafting II |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
Each unit is 15 points unless otherwise indicated. Students should check with the School of Law and Justice to determine which elective units are offered by the University in any semester and any pre-requisites before enrolling.
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ELECTIVE UNITS: |
LAW1115 |
Criminology |
15 | LAW2106 |
Intellectual Property Law |
15 | LAW3109 |
Taxation Law |
15 | LAW2105 |
Employment Law |
15 | LAW3104 |
Town Planning Law |
15 | LAW3105 |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
15 | LAW4109 |
Remedies |
15 | LAW4206 |
Advanced Criminal Law |
15 | LAW4108 |
International Law |
15 | LAW4107 |
Family Law |
15 | LAW3108 |
Local Government Law |
15 | LAW3260 |
Asian Legal and Political Systems III |
15 | LAW2600 |
Terrorism and the Law |
15 | LAW3201 |
Law of Banking and Credit III |
15 | CRI3101 |
Professional Ethics |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006