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Law (Four-Year Degree) (LLB)

Course Code: B1011

Students in the Murdoch Law degree include both candidates who enter it directly from matriculation, and mature-age students. In keeping with its character as a professional preparation, a significant proportion of the Law degree is obligatory. This gives all students a basic understanding of the legal system and an introduction to the abilities demanded by the professional practice of law. At the same time, students will be provided with opportunities to practise these abilities in simulated professional settings such as the Law School's Clinical Education Centre at Rockingham.

Students will build on this foundation through advanced unit offerings in such areas as corporate and commercial law, environmental law, family law, international law, alternative dispute resolution and human rights law.

Students in the degree may study on a part-time basis. It should be noted that, in some circumstances, enrolment in less than 12 points in a semester may mean that students will not meet the formal prerequisite requirements for units which they may wish to study in subsequent semesters.

Note: Only students admitted to the Law degree (or to a joint degree with Law or Juris Doctor qualification) are permitted to enrol in units in the Law degree. Students not admitted to the Law degree who would like to undertake legal study should refer to the Bachelor of Legal Studies.

Level:	Bachelor
Qualification:	Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	Murdoch campus (internal)
Professional Recognition:	The Murdoch Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training.

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Students should ensure they are familiar with the University’s internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

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