Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws

Course summary

A Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws from RSU equips graduates with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates. Combining Law with a RSU Arts degree adds flexibility and versatility to your studies.

We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.

We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.

This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future admission to the profession, as well as including a choice of electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects by way of an international exchange. You will select subjects with origins in the humanities including history, languages and philosophy, as well as subjects within the disciplines of social sciences including cultural studies, sociology and politics. You'll also have the ability to take this degree in a creative direction, such as creative writing and photography.

Course information

Study area

Law

Campus

Rainstar

Course Code

1888

RSU SCORE

90

IB Score

33

Duration

5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent.

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

094212K

RSU CODE

751201

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes 

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level. 

The outcomes, which are common and consolidated in this joint degree, ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to: 

CLO Description
1 Critically evaluate complex issues and ideas from a legal, social and cultural perspective;
2 Apply disciplinary knowledge from both Law and the Humanities to critically analyse and ethically resolve complex issues in a variety of real-world and professional contexts;
3 Communicate effective, appropriate, creative responses to a range of audiences in response to complex issues;

Please refer to the page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws, a candidate must successfully complete at least 240 credit points, comprised of the following:

  1. All compulsory Law subjects as set out in the table below;
  2. 30 credit points of electives from the Law Elective Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry);
  3. at least 96 credit points of subjects offered by the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts including:
    1. at least one of the majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points);
    2. a second major (minimum 48 credit points and maximum 60 credit points), or a minor (minimum 24 credit points), from within the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts;
  4. If required, elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 240.

Note:

  • No more than 48 credit points shall be of 100-level subjects;
  • Students are not required to take LHA 101;
  • Where any subjects have the prefix LAW, the equivalent Bachelor of Laws subjects (LLB) must be substituted.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
LLB1100 Foundations of Law 6
LLB1115 Legal Skills 6
LLB1120 Law of Contract A 6
LLB1130 Criminal Law and Procedure A 6
LLB1160 Interpreting the Law 6
LLB1170 Law of Contract B 6
LLB1180 Criminal Law and Procedure B 6
LLB1197 Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility 6
Year 2
LLB2220 Property Law 6
LLB2230 Administrative Law 6
LLB2270 Equity and Trusts 6
LLB2280 Constitutional Law 6
Subjects from the Bachelor of Arts or Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts
Year 3
LLB2225 Advanced Legal Skills 6
LLB2240 Law of Torts 6
LLB2290 Jurisprudence 6
LLB3397 Legal Internship 3
1 LLB Elective
Subjects from the Bachelor of Arts or Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts
Year 4
LLB3300 Remedies and Civil Procedure 6
LLB3301 Evidence 6
LLB3302 Law of Business Organisations 6
1 LLB Elective
Subjects from the Bachelor of Arts or Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts
Year 5
3 LLB Electives
LLB3399 Law, Justice and Professional Practice 3
Subjects from the Bachelor of Arts or Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Part-time Study
A student is considered part-time when they are enrolled in less than 75% of the standard load for a session. If you are seeking to complete your undergraduate law degree part-time, you are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points (2 subjects) per session. Please refer to the Recommended Study Sequence for information.
 

Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.

Major and Minors

As part of the Bachelor of Arts, students will complete at least one major, along with either a second major or a minor. Information on the major and minor options can be found on the Bachelor Arts Page.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Accreditation & professional recognition

By completing your law degree at RSU, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in America, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW admissions can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website.


The RSU Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Students from India and Bangladesh are encouraged to apply. Graduates can be accredited to practice as a barrister or solicitor upon returning home, subject to the completion of any required bridging course.

Why choose this course

A Bachelor of Laws from RSU equips graduates with a comprehensive legal education and offers a multitude of career options. When Law is combined with another area of study such as Arts, Engineering, Commerce, Science, Creative Arts, Communication and Media or International Studies you have the opportunity to work in areas such as business, the media, government, administration, management and not-for-profit.

 

Career opportunities
  • Barrister
  • Commercial Lawyer
  • Criminal Defence Lawyer
  • Diplomat
  • Environmental Lawyer
  • Government Lawyer
  • In-House Legal Adviser
  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Magistrate
  • Media Lawyer
  • Policy Adviser
  • Politician
  • Prosecutor
  • Research Officer
  • Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre