The University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) degree is an accelerated program aimed at students who already have a Bachelor’s degree in another field. It is designed to be completed as an accelerated program over three years of full-time study, with five subjects taken per semester in the first two years and four subjects per semester in your final year.
The program has been designed in collaboration with eminent judges, senior barristers and leading solicitors to create an academically challenging and efficient curriculum. In addition, the School of Law continues to call on prominent members of the profession to assist in teaching, adding to the efficient nature of legal education at Notre Dame.
Through our Legal Clinic, mentoring program, courtroom visits, mooting and internship programs, our law students have multiple opportunities to experience the law in practice. Furthermore, you cultivate professional legal skills, including negotiation, advocacy and alternative dispute resolution within small, interactive class settings.
Students are also encouraged to learn outside the classroom by participating in law competitions and attending professional development events such as our prestigious Eminent Speakers Series. This forum connects students and graduates with leading experts in discussing contemporary legal and professional matters.
Delivery mode
The University of Notre Dame Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 19 Mouat St, Fremantle
- 128-140 Broadway, Chippendale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor's degree (Level 7 AQF) in any discipline.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) will prepare you for the following roles.
Barrister
A Barrister appears in higher courts to represent their clients in legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases for court. B...
Commercial Lawyer
A Commercial Lawyer advises businesses on legal matters related to transactions, contracts, and compliance. You may work in private practice or wit...
Government Lawyer
A Government Lawyer provides legal advice and representation to government departments and agencies. You might work in areas such as policy develop...
In House Counsel
An In-House Counsel provides legal advice and representation within an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, non-profit, or governme...
Lawyer
A Lawyer is hired to represent a client in a range of legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases being heard in court. Law...
Solicitor
A Solicitor represents a client in legal proceedings. You might liaise with clients and provide legal advice or guidance. Solicitors may prepare fo...
Intellectual Property Lawyer
An Intellectual Property Lawyer specialises in legal rights related to inventions, designs, and artistic works, advising clients on patent registra...
About The University of Notre Dame Australia
Notre Dame is a private Catholic University, extending from the West Coast of Australia in the beautiful and historic City of Fremantle, to the North-West town of Broome and across the continent to the heart of Sydney.
We embrace the ancient and esteemed traditions of Catholic Universities in Europe, North America and 2000 years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. We welcome people of all faiths or none at all. As an academic community, we welcome open and rigorous enquiry, debate and discussion.
We have an enrolment of over 12,000 students and offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our student experience, employment and graduate outcomes are among the very best in Australia.
We provide our students with the theoretical knowledge and professional skills which will empower them to realise their potential, build interconnectedness with all peoples and willingly serve the community through active participation, engagement and reflection.
We have a powerful commitment to honouring the individual and recognise that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. We believe that higher education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.
We are a modern Catholic University, operating in a world in which the vast speed of change is felt in nearly all aspects of our daily lives. We bring to bear our traditions and our values to engage in scholarship and research, to address the developments and challenges of the modern world, to serve the common good and to assist all our students to achieve the academic excellence that we promote and expect.
