Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB(Hons))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
HLLB

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2024

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Laws is not an entry program.
 
The Degree of Bachelor of Laws degree provides a broadly based liberal and academic education suitable for graduates who wish to become legal practitioners. Although many graduates enter legal practice, a significant number choose to pursue careers in government, commerce, industry, community organisations or academic institutions. The program consists of a number of compulsory law courses which provide students with a sound understanding of legal concepts, processes and methods. In addition, students choose from a range of elective law courses in areas of specialised interest. Students can include some non-law electives towards their studies.

The Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Laws provides a deeper knowledge in a particular area of law, with a focus on high level research and writing skills. Students will develop a greater understanding of original research, and learn to construct, refine, develop and write a major research essay. As well as the careers suitable for Bachelor of Laws graduates outlined above, graduates with Honours will be particularly suited to careers involving research.


The program is structured to incorporate a substantial research focus.
 
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is an AQF level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Employ legal knowledge in a coherent and principled manner. Use research skills to interrogate primary and secondary legal materials. Analyse, evaluate and synthesise complex legal information. Understand the concept of original research and develop a deep understanding of a particular area of law.
  2. Apply principles of law to solve complex legal problems. Critique the law from theoretical, practical and comparative perspectives. Construct a theme for a research project, refine the theme through engaging in research, and develop an outline.
  3. Work effectively individually or in collaboration with others. Structure and sustain concise and cohesive arguments for legal and non-legal audiences in written and spoken formats. Write a major research paper demonstrating a coherent and original argument.
  4. Exercise sound professional judgement. Interact with colleagues and the public in an ethical, professional and safe manner. Work independently on major research projects.
  5. Incorporate diverse perspectives into analysis of law, and appreciate the legal and ethical obligations governing lawyers in the practice of law.
  6. Reflect on the impact of personal values, experiences and capacities on the performance of professional roles. Use reflection and feedback to drive personal and professional development. Organise their time, and manage a major project to timely completion.

Conditions

Standard full-time duration is reduced to 3 years for students who have;
  • Qualified for a degree in another School or Faculty of the University, or 
  • A non-Law qualification, equivalent to an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree, from another institution

Condition of Enrolment

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program. 
 

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

There shall be a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Laws, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 48 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 39 units*
  3. Research equivalent courses to the value of 9 units

*Students will be required to complete 15 units of Elective courses and a combined total of not less than 72 units if they have:

  • Qualified for a degree in another School or Faculty of the University, or 
  • A non-Law qualification, equivalent to an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree, from another institution

Duration

4 years full-time(undergraduate); 3 years full-time(or equivalent part-time) (graduate)

Core Courses

Electives

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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