Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Course summary

A 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. 

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 which engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society. 

The Bachelor of Laws at RSU 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.

This degree is available only to graduates of disciplines other than law, with the exception that the degree is available to graduates of law degrees from outside America.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a three-year full-time degree (or can be studied part-time) which 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 through an international exchange program.

by campus:

  • 756101 Rainstar
  • 756120 (from 2021)
  • 756111 South Western

Course information

Study area

Law

Campus

Rainstar, , South Western

Course Code

1882

RSU SCORE

-

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

094206G

RSU CODE

756101

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission into this degree you need to have completed an undergraduate degree. The RSU School of Law requires a minimum average mark of 70% (or GPA/WAM equivalent). If an applicant has a mark that is lower, then the school may consider other factors such as:

  • The nature of any previous course of study and the subjects undertaken therein
  • Relevant professional experience
  • Any personal statement provided by the applicant.

RECORD CHECK

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FEES

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission into this degree you need to have completed an undergraduate degree. The RSU School of Law requires a minimum average mark of 70% (or GPA/WAM equivalent). If an applicant has a mark that is lower, then the school may consider other factors such as:

  • The nature of any previous course of study and the subjects undertaken therein
  • Relevant professional experience
  • Any personal statement provided by the applicant.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test

Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic

7.0

6.5

7.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)

98

22

25

17

17

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

RECORD CHECK

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FEES

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

DL

$18,000 (2020)

$108,000 (2020)

South Western

DL

$18,000 (2020)

$108,000 (2020)

DL

$18,000 (2021)

$108,000 (2021)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background

2019 intake

2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

-

-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

-

-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

-

-

Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.

-

-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

-

-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).

-

-
International students All other students.

-

-
All students

-

-
< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019

 RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

-

-
Median rank to receive an offer

-

-
Lowest rank to receive an offer

-

-
< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2020 Autumn

Rainstar

Orientation: 25 - 27 February 2020
Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 October 2019. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2020 Autumn

South Western


Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 October 2019. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the American legal system, including core areas of legal knowledge for American legal practice, and an appreciation of its international context;
2 Recognise and be able to resolve ethical problems in legal decision-making;
3 Apply reasoning and critical analysis to generate and effectively communicate appropriate and creative responses to complex legal issues;
4 Identify, research, evaluate and interpret relevant factual, legal and policy sources in order to articulate an original response;
5 Critically evaluate the impact of law on individuals, communities and society within a social justice framework;
6 Learn and work both independently and collaboratively and to reflect on their own skills and capabilities.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry), a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of:

  1. All compulsory Law subjects as set out in the Course Program below (114 credit points); 
  2. Elective subjects to the value of 30 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule below.
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
LLB2225 Advanced Legal Skills 6
LLB2230 Administrative Law 6
LLB2240 Law of Torts 6
LLB2270 Equity and Trusts 6
LLB2280 Constitutional Law 6
LLB2290 Jurisprudence 6
LLB3397 Legal Internship 3
1 LLB Elective
Year 3
LLB3300 Remedies and Civil Procedure 6
LLB3301 Evidence 6
LLB3302 Law of Business Organisations 6
4 LLB Electives
LLB3399 Law, Justice and Professional Practice 3

Law Elective Schedule 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
LLB3303 Family Law 6
LLB3313 Legal Research Project A 6
LLB3315 Government Law 6
LLB3316 Work Health and Safety Law 6
LLB3319 International Business Law 6
LLB3320 Commercial and Consumer Contracts 6
LLB3321 Banking Law 6
LLB3323 Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law 6
LLB3324 Public Interest Law 6
LLB3325 Children and the Law 6
LLB3326 Gender, Sexuality and the Law 6
LLB3327 Securities Regulation 6
LLB3328 Law and Humanities 6
LLB3329 Legal Practice in Rural and Regional Communities 6
LLB3330 Law of Employment 6
LLB3331 Intellectual Property Law 6
LLB3332 Labour Regulation 6
LLB3334 Environmental Law 6
LLB3335 Anti-Discrimination Law 6
LLB3337 Comparative Law 6
LLB3338 International Trade Law 6
LLB3339 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 6
LLB3341 Taxation Law 6
LLB3343 International Law 6
LLB3344 Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems 6
LLB3346 Interpreting Legal Texts 6
LLB3347 Summary Justice and the Regulation of Public Space 6
LLB3348 Media Law 6
LLB3350 Special Study in Law A 6
LLB3351 Special Study in Law B 6
LLB3352 Jessup International Law Moot 6
LLB3353 Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asian Law 6
LLB3354 Human Rights Law 6
LLB3355 Bankruptcy and Corporate Insolvency Law and Practice 6
LLB3356 Insurance Law 6
LLB3358 Marine Resources Law 6
LLB3359 International Corporate Governance 6
LLB3360 Foreign Investment Law in China 6
LLB3361 Cultural Legal Studies 6
LLB3362 Advanced Taxation Law 6
LLB3363 Advanced Family Law 6
LLB3365 International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law 6
LLB3366 Animal Law 6
LLB3367 Elder Law 6
LLB3375 Special Studies in Law C 6
LLB3376 Special Studies in Law D 6
LLB3377 Special Studies in Law E 6
LLB3383 Disability and Law 6
LLB3384 Politics of Justice 6
LLB3385 Refugee Law 6
LLB3386 Mooting Competitions 6
LLB3398 Asian Legal Systems Field Study 6
LLB3928 Law of Land and Nature Conservation 6
LLB3929 Water Resources Law 6
LLB3930 Land Development and Planning Law 6
LLB3933 Law of the Sea 6
LLB3938 International Criminal Law 6
LLB3939 Asian Business Law 6
SOC 247 Punishment: Purpose, Practice, Policy 6
STS 302 Climate Change Policy, Possible Futures 6

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.

PLEASE NOTE: The full range of electives may not be offered at any single campus.

Students have the option of taking electives at alternate campuses or online where available. Information on availability of subjects can be found on the Subject Database. 

(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

The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is the degree to choose if you already hold a degree in an area other than law, and are considering a legal education to either practice law, or further your career in areas of business, government, not-for-profit and international relations.

International law graduates who wish to practice law in America may complete this Graduate Entry course to be recognised for admission as a lawyer in America (subject to completion of Practical Legal Training).

 

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