- Length 5 years full-time
- Minimum 240 Units
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QLD 3
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IB 38
- Which applies to me?
- Academic plan BLLBA
- CRICOS code 048042E
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The curriculum of the ANU law degree consists of compulsory and elective courses.The compulsory courses are designed to ensure that every student gains a sufficient grounding in the fundamental branches of the law, as well as satisfying applicable requirements for admission to practice. The elective courses provide an opportunity to develop particular interests and to deepen understanding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is important that you attend the Law Information Session that will be held during O'Week. You will receive an introduction to the program, introduced to relevant college staff and advisers, provided the timetable and tutorial information will be explained.
PRIOR STUDY
If you wish to apply for credit or
exemptions for courses completed prior to your new ANU program, you
will need to seek approval prior to your enrolment.
Single degree
The Bachelor of Laws consists of 192 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load. 15 courses are compulsory and a minimum of 9 elective courses must be LAWS courses; with the remaining 8 elective courses chosen from LAWS courses or may come from any other ANU College.
You must enrol in the following courses in first year in this order:
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1 LAWS 1201 Foundations
of Australian Law and LAWS1203 Torts + 2 non-Law first year electives
Semester 2 LAWS1202 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics and LAWS1204 Contracts + 2 non-Law first year electives
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law, LAWS1204 Contracts
+ 2 non-Law first year electives
For your non-Law electives, you may wish to seek advice from the relevant college that offers the course or from a Law adviser. Courses coded in the 1000 range are first year courses and most first year courses do not have any prerequisites – details of any prerequisites will be listed in the relevant course entry. If you are interested in undertaking a language and have prior knowledge/experience with that language you may need to undertake a placement test – you should check with the relevant language area for further details.
Double degree
The Bachelor of Laws in a flexible double degree consists of 144 units. Most courses are worth 6
units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard
full-time load. 15 courses are compulsory and all 9 elective courses must be LAWS courses.
You must enrol in the following courses in first year in this order:
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1 LAWS 1201 Foundations
of Australian Law and LAWS1203 Torts
Semester 2 LAWS1202 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics and LAWS1204 Contracts
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law, LAWS1204 Contracts
Academic Advice
If you have any questions about the program Academic Advice sessions will be held in Melville Hall most days during Orientation Week. Please see the ANU's Orientation site for further details.
If you need any further information or advice contact the Law School Office, ground floor Building 5, telephone (02) 6125 3483 or email ugadmin.law@anu.edu.au