Pre-Law Alternative Entry Course

Semester Two 2013

The Murdoch University School of Law commenced an alternate entry night course in Semester Two 2006. This new course was created out of the School's concern that potential students who have the requisite intellectual capacity and diligence to succeed in the LLB program, but do not have recognised prior learning, were not able to gain entry into the School.

The initial Pre-law course was a resounding success, with 20 of the 28 participants enrolling in the LLB degree course in 2007. Several of those students have now finished their studies and are employed as articled clerks or restricted practitioners. The course has run each semester since then and over 170 students have enrolled in the LLB program after completing the course.

The School of Law is pleased to note that a number of students who have entered the LLB program through the Pre-law course have won prestigious awards. Students from the first offering few offerings have now graduated and commenced working in the profession.

The School of Law is pleased to announce that the pre-Law entry course will run again in Semester Two 2013. This course will only run if a minimum of 16 students enrol. Enrolments are now open, but applications will not be processed until there are 16 applicants. Please note that international students are not eligible to take this course.

The course will run on Tuesday evenings from August 13 2013 to November 12 2013 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The course, which comprises approximately the same contact time, workload and rigor of a three point part one law unit, will consist of:

• Three lectures covering an introduction to the Australian Legal System;
• An intensive library tutorial session;
• Seven lectures covering substantive law, particularly the Law of Contract;
• Two assessable projects; and,
• A final exam

Although completion of the course will not attract a Murdoch University testamur, students who complete the course at a Credit level (60% or above) will be offered direct entry into the Murdoch LLB program in Semester One 2014. Alternately, successful applicants may defer starting until Semester Two 2014. Students will be able to enrol in the LLB degree course on either a part or full time basis. Students who complete the course with a Pass level are eligible to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice. The Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice is a requisite qualification for registration as a migration agent.

The fee for the course is $1,600.00. This is an upfront fee and fee help is not available. The fee must be paid in full at the time the course commences. There is a scholarship available for the course, details are at:
http://our.murdoch.edu.au/Student-life/Finances/Undergrad-scholarships/PreLaw-Scholarship/

Applications for the scholarship must be received by August 8 2013 or they will not be considered.

Please note: This course is not a bridging program and is not designed to teach you the skills you require to succeed at law school. This course is designed to assess your current skills and to evaluate your current suitability for studying law.

Applicants should download and complete the Enrolment Form (PDF, 139KB) and then submit it to:

Mr Steve Shaw
ECL 2.020
Murdoch University
90 South Street, 6150
s.shaw@murdoch.edu.au

Further Enquiries:

Steve Shaw
9360 6242
S.Shaw@murdoch.edu.au