Location
Australia, - Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Cloud Campus
Dates
Dates flexible
Course Type
Professional Training Course
Accreditation
Yes (Details)
Language
English
Price
$25,797

Course Overview

As a lawyer, you will offer both practical and legal advice to help clients in criminal or civil court proceedings. Deakin's Bachelor of Laws explores commercial law, criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional law, contract, legal practice and ethics, taxation, civil rights, property, and more.

Who should take this course

The program is designed for anyone who is interested in law, given that they meet the entry requirements for the program.

Accreditation

Bachelor of Laws

Course content

This course is comprised of 32 credit points, including:

  • 18 core units
  • 14 elective units
  • 0-credit-point academic integrity unit.

You will develop skills in negotiation, mediation, preparing for court appearances, legal drafting, and statutory interpretation. You will also develop skills in critical thinking, evaluation, analysis, problem solving, communication, research and formal document drafting.

About Course Provider

Deakin University aims to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities it serves. This will be achieved by ensuring our teaching, research, partnerships and international programs are relevant, innovative and responsive. By pursuing these objectives, Deakin aspires to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.

Deakin University is proud to be recognised as an organisation that offers a friendly and supportive working environment. Our staff are committed to genuinely making a difference to thousands of people's lives by contributing to excellence in their education. We acknowledge the importance of providing a dynamic and diverse working environment and strive to offer variety in day-to-day roles as well as various career and professional development opportunities to assist staff to grow and progress their careers. Deakin University staff have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from a diverse range of cultures and professional backgrounds, all who share a common interest in lifelong learning. Furthermore, our staff enjoy the physical location and natural surrounds of our working environments, which they report as enhancing their job satisfaction.