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Law. Like never before.Discover your future in law

“ACU attracts students who are ethical, committed, and passionate about the law.”Professor Patrick Keyzer Dean, Thomas More Law School

Practice power to empower othersWe know there’s more to learning than what goes on in the classroom. The heart of an ACU law degree is standing up for people in need, and for the issues that matter. All our students undertake pro bono placements in law firms, or with leading barristers, community legal centres, non-government organisations (NGOs), government departments, or social justice agencies. We want you to see life through the eyes of others, and be inspired to make a difference.We know that practical experience is important for you, so it’s important for us. Law practitioners and judges are actively involved in all aspects of our courses including teaching

and coaching. Throughout our law programs, you will have the opportunity to get involved in mooting, negotiations, and witness interviewing competitions at local and international levels. We’ll make sure you graduate with advanced legal skills including drafting, advocacy and dispute resolution. We have flexible study options to help balance study, work, and personal commitments easier. These include interactive campus-based learning, midyear entry, summer and winter school, as well as intensive study opportunities.We also encourage you to think globally – and you’ll have the opportunity to

study at our Rome Campus, undertake a pro bono placement overseas or study with one of our more than 200 partner universities around the world.* Our law degrees fulfil the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Australia. Professional admission authorities may require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. We believe university is for everyone. That’s why we offer a range of scholarships which recognise academic achievement, community participation, and help our students from a range of backgrounds.

* Please note, overseas travel opportunities are subject to public health restrictions in place at the planned time of travel.

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Bachelor of Laws

CampusBlacktown, Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney.

Duration4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent).

HonoursStudents who have completed 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree.

PrerequisitesNSW: English (standard) (band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (band 4). Qld: English (4, SA) at Year 12 level. Vic: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

Pro bono experienceMinimum 80 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Bachelor of Laws is designed to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment. These could include:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal officer in the public sector• employment in a community legal

centre• legal policy advisor • in-house counsel for corporations,

regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs.

Typically, graduates develop specialisations in different fields of law throughout their careers, including criminal, family, environmental, corporations, or international trade law. We offer electives in all of these areas and many more.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESYour work ready skills will be developed through: • mooting practice• dispute resolution and advocacy

experience• negotiation and client interviewing

competitions• pro bono placements• mentoring• international study and placement

opportunities.

ACCREDITATIONThe Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACESAll places in this course are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens.

ACU North Sydney

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Bachelor of Laws

BACHELOR OF LAWS PROGRAM MAP*

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Semester 1 Foundations of law and legal research

Contract law Criminal law and procedure

General elective 1

Semester 2 Introduction to Australian Public Law

Commercial law Self and community: Exploring the anatomy of modern society OR

Being human OR

Ethics and the good life

General elective 2

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Semester 1 Torts Property Statutory interpretation

Law elective 1

Semester 2 Business organisations

Land law Civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution

Community legal engagement: Pro bono

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Semester 1 Evidence Legal ethics and professional responsibility

Justice and change in a global world OR

The Just Society

Law elective 2 Legal professional experience 1

Semester 2 Constitutional law Equity and trusts Legal theory Law elective 3

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4 Semester 1 International law Administrative law Law elective 4 Law elective 5

Semester 2 Law elective 6 Law elective 7 Law elective 8 Law elective 9

*This is an example course outline only.

Moot court, ACU Melbourne

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“One of the things I enjoy the most about studying at ACU is that I’m not just a number here – my lecturers and tutors know my name. I feel there is a real support network of students and lecturers to help me through my degree. I think this is because ACU offers smaller classes, resulting in a more personal experience.”Alana, Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

CampusBrisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney.



PrerequisitesTo be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have successfully completed a recognised three-year bachelor degree in any field of study.

Pro bono experienceMinimum 80 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a three year degree designed for experienced students who have completed a bachelors level degree.Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers, including: • private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal officer in the public sector• in-house counsel for a wide range of

organisations• legal policy advisor in a wide range

of organisations from corporations to trade unions.




opportunities.

Typically, graduates develop specialisations in different fields of law throughout their careers, including criminal, family, environmental, corporations, international trade, or employment law. We offer electives in all of these areas and many more.

ACCREDITATIONThe Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACESAll places in this course are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens.

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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

CampusBrisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney/Strathfield.




Pro bono experience Minimum of 80 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course provides you with the legal knowledge and analytical skills needed to meet the demands of modern legal practice. Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal officer in the public sector• in-house counsel for a wide

range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions, and NGOs.

Combining your legal expertise with a global awareness and knowledge gained from other disciplines will open many doors for you in government, staff training, archives, art institutions, commerce and industry, communications, not-for-profits, research, policy, and tourism.




opportunities.

ACCREDITATIONThis degree fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACES All places in this course are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens.

“ACU supported me in a diverse range of pro bono placements as well as providing me with the skills required to gain a clerkship. ACU gave me opportunities to travel the world – I competed in national moots in Australia, and in an international moot in Hong Kong, and in Vienna where we placed as the highest ranked Australian university. Not only have I gained the personal and professional experiences, but I’ve made unforgettable memories which have been incredibly rewarding.”Mardi, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies, Melbourne

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws



PrerequisitesNSW: English (standard) (band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (band 4) and any two units of mathematics (any) (band 2). Qld: English (4, SA) at Year 12 level and mathematics (any). Vic: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematics (any).

Pro bono experience Minimum 80 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course provides you with the legal knowledge and skills needed for modern law practice. It also provides you with knowledge of biomedical science, enabling legal knowledge to be applied to health-related issues.Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers, including: • private legal practices as a solicitor

or barrister• legal officer in the public sector • in-house counsel for a wide

range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs

• roles in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries

• roles related to the development, marketing and governance of health and disease.




opportunities.



ACU North Sydney

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Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This comprehensive double degree helps you stand out from the crowd and lends you a competitive edge. With an understanding of modern business, as well as having the skills to become a legal practitioner, you’ll be in demand from law firms and public and private sector organisations. Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or


range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs.

In addition to a legal career, this double degree is excellent preparation for a career in:• accounting• banking• business analytics/development• management• human resources• international business• marketing.




opportunities.



ACU North Sydney

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Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As regulation of commerce and business becomes increasingly complex, a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws sets you apart in a competitive marketplace. Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or



This double degree has a strong practical element to enhance your skills in a commercial context, including managerial decision-making, business and personal leadership, and the ethics of values-based management.In addition to a legal career, your future could lie in:• accounting• banking• business analytics/development• management• human resources• marketing or sales.


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• negotiation and client interviewing competitions

• pro bono placements• mentoring• international study and placement

opportunities.

ACCREDITATIONThis degree fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.Students who complete the accounting major will also satisfy the academic requirements for entry to professional associations including CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Graduates with a human resource management major are eligible for graduate membership with the Australian Human Resources Institute and graduates with a marketing major are eligible for graduate membership with the Australian Marketing Institute.


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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This unique degree is designed to help you develop a broader understanding of how legal issues arise from political, historical, philosophical and economic influences.To help you put this knowledge into practice, we have partner institutions across the globe so you can undertake study abroad or placement in a country of your choice during your third year (depending on any COVID-related Australian Government travel restrictions).Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• careers in the public sector, both

local and international• government service including

diplomacy, humanitarianism (such as the UN and NGOs) and other international organisations

• social entrepreneurship and companies with global outreach

• international relations• journalism, including travel

journalism and tourism.




opportunities.



“I am studying law because I know what a powerful instrument for change it is. I was first interested in studying law to be able to support refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia. What I didn’t expect was to fall in love with every aspect of it, from constitutional law to international criminal law to human rights law.”Adeline, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies

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Bachelor of Philosophy/ Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Become a lawyer who stands up for people in need, and causes that matter. By combining law with philosophy, you’ll gain a keen insight into the broader context in which the law operates. In addition to the wide range of careers open to graduates of the Bachelor of Laws, completion of this double degree is excellent preparation for careers in:• private practice as a solicitor or

barrister• legal policy advisor• in-house counsel for corporations,

regulatory authorities, trade unions and NGOs

• teaching• social work• pastoral work• research• journalism or public relations• legal research and practice.




opportunities.



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Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws

CampusMelbourne, North Sydney/Strathfield.



PrerequisitesNSW: English (standard) (band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (band 4). Vic: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

Pro bono experience 160 hours of community legal engagement.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This double degree brings the study of human behaviour together with the study of law, producing graduates with a unique perspective on our culture and an ability to manage issues with both legal and psychological solutions.Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including:• private practice as a solicitor or



Graduates of this double degree will be well placed to develop specialist legal practice in a wide range of fields including:• forensic psychology• litigation• terrorism studies• industrial law and management.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESYour work ready skills will be developed through: • mooting practice

• dispute resolution and advocacy experience

• negotiation and client interviewing competitions

• pro bono placements• mentoring• international study and placement

opportunities.

ACCREDITATIONThis degree fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities may also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission. For practice outside Australia, graduates should confirm the admission requirements with the relevant admission authority.Graduates can also go on to undertake further study in order to pursue a career as a registered psychologist.


“ACU has helped me realise my true academic potential. The lecturers and tutors know us by our names and provide me with the most personalised education I could ever hope for. I’ve had fantastic opportunities, including being the Vice President of the Law Society, competing in mooting and networking with leading firms in the industry. I love studying across both campuses, because I will graduate with a diverse experience and countless social connections.”Rachel, Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws

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Bachelor of Theology/ Bachelor of Laws






COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws provides a legal education informed by Christian values and an education in theology that is orientated to the professional values and practice of law. Ethical behaviour, social justice, the common good, and the law’s interaction with theology is at the heart of this challenging double degree.In addition to the wide range of careers open to graduates of the Bachelor of Laws, completion of this double degree is excellent preparation for careers in:• teaching• church agencies and ministries• chaplaincy• social work• pastoral work• research• journalism or public relations• legal research and practice.




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Develop your skillsThere are many opportunities to broaden your legal skills at ACU – from mooting, advocacy, negotiation, dispute resolution and pro bono placements through to developing your communication skills. Put your legal skills into practice and make a real contribution to the community.

MOOTING, NEGOTIATION, AND CLIENT INTERVIEWING COMPETITIONS Our state-of-the-art mooting facilities are the perfect place to practice before competing in mooting and negotiation competitions, here and abroad. The Thomas More Law School has a full range of activities designed to develop your skills as a legal problem solver and advocate.Mooting competitions include First-Timers Moot, internal moots, intervarsity mooting, and international moots such as the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. The Willem C Vis Moot is the world’s most prestigious private international law mooting competition, with the competition’s oral rounds being held in Hong Kong and Vienna each year. This moot aims to foster the study of international commercial law and arbitration for resolution of international business disputes.

PRO BONO PLACEMENTSEvery undergraduate law student at the Thomas More Law School undertakes a pro bono placement as part of their degree.

Through these placements students have contributed many thousands of hours to the legal profession and to the community, representing the interests of those who might not otherwise have access to justice.Pro bono service provides you with an unrivalled opportunity to experience and reflect upon the operation of the law in a practice setting and its benefits and challenges for those who are marginalised or disadvantaged in our community.

REFUGEE LAW PROJECTOur pro bono program in Sydney gives you the opportunity to assist asylum seekers in matters before the Federal Circuit Court.The Refugee Law Project is a ground-breaking pro bono program offering support to asylum seekers who are involved in the court process. For most, English is their second language, and many are unfamiliar with the Australian legal system.By working with asylum seekers, you not only gain exceptional hands-on legal experience, but are also exposed to the real-world challenges faced by many people.

HONE YOUR SKILLS IN ROMEAll our students can study at our Rome Campus. It’s an incredible opportunity to live and learn in one of the most fascinating cities in the world. The campus is a joint initiative between ACU and the Catholic University of America and it brings together students from all over the world.*

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCEACU has more than 200 international study partners throughout the world. Why not study abroad for a semester, or seek an international pro bono placement?

Pro bono placement at Salvos Legal, Sydney*opportunities are subject to public health restrictions in place at the planned time of travel.

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Seek truth. Find justice.Discover your future in criminology

Delve into the criminal mind and develop the knowledge and expertise to make a valuable contribution to the justice sector.

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice




Practical experienceA 40-hour placement associated with the criminal justice sector. Students will receive intensive training in workplace approaches, practices and more before undertaking the placement, followed by a debriefing with a clinical education specialist.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES By studying this degree, you’ll understand the complex causes and impact of crime and explore fascinating areas including policing, cybercrime, and forensics. You’ll graduate with skills in research, case management, legal studies and policy, and be prepared for a range of exciting career opportunities in law enforcement, criminal intelligence, correctional and rehabilitation services, and more.

CAREERS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTOR• Policy advisor• Reintegration worker• Police (state, territory or federal)• Immigration and border protection

official• Community corrections officer


CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE DUAL DEGREESExpand your career opportunities and explore multiple interests by combining the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with another degree. We are launching a range of exciting dual degrees for 2022, please check the website for more information*.

* Subject to final approval

acu.edu.au/lawschool

HOW TO APPLY acu.edu.au/apply

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please see the ACU website for details of prerequisites including English language proficiency levels.

CONTACT US If you have any questions about your ACU applications or would like to speak with one of our staff about your study options, visit acu.edu.au/askacu

Useful links

Thomas More Law School Facebook Page facebook.com/ACUlaw

Law degree and its associated double degrees acu.edu.au/law

ACU scholarships acu.edu.au/scholarships

Australian Catholic University attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (June 2021). However, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information.

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