ACU Faculty of Law Brochure
ACU Faculty of Law Brochure
ACU Faculty of Law Brochure
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CarlyPrescottExecutive Dean’sScholarshipwinnerBachelor Arts/ Bachelor <strong>of</strong><strong>Law</strong>s“The smaller student cohortand personalised learningenvironment really appealedto me when choosing tostudy law at <strong>ACU</strong>. In thefuture I hope to use my lawdegree to work in the field<strong>of</strong> human rights, as well ashaving aspirations to teachin the future.”Bachelor <strong>of</strong> GlobalStudies/Bachelor<strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>sCampus: Melbourne, North Sydney*Duration: 5 yr FT (or equivalent PT)Prerequisites:Victoria: Units 3 and 4 with a minimum study score <strong>of</strong>30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.New South Wales: One Advanced English Unit.This unique dual degree aims to develop anawareness <strong>of</strong> the broader context within whichlegal issues arise including political, historical,philosophical and economic dimensions. Studentsundertake an international study/placement in theirthird year.CAREER OPPPORTUNITIESIn addition to the wide range <strong>of</strong> careers open to thegraduates <strong>of</strong> the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>s, completing thisdual degree is an excellent preparation for careersin the public sector, both local and international;government service, including diplomatic service,the United Nations system and other internationalorganisations; social entrepreneurship and companieswith a global outreach; international relations;journalism including travel journalism and tourism.PROGRAM MAPYear 1Semester 1Legal Reading,Writing & ResearchContractGlobal StudiesElective Unit 1Semester 2 Public <strong>Law</strong> Commercial <strong>Law</strong> Global StudiesElective Unit 2Year 2Semester 1Semester 2Year 3Semester 1Criminal <strong>Law</strong> andProcedureBusinessOrganisationsTortsFalse or MisleadingConduct andEconomic TortsPro Bono/Legal Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience – 80 hoursUnderstandingSelf and Society:ContemporaryPerspectivesGlobal Studies ElectiveUnit 4Global Change andDevelopmentGlobal HealthWorld Politics andJusticeSemester 2 International Study/InternshipPro Bono/Legal Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience – 80 hoursYear 4Semester 1 Legal Ethics andPr<strong>of</strong>essionalResponsibilityEvidenceComparative LegalSystemsSemester 2 Equity and Trusts Constitutional <strong>Law</strong> Civil Procedures andAlternative DisputeResolutionPro Bono/Legal Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience – 80 hoursYear 5Semester 1 Administrative <strong>Law</strong> Public and PrivateInternational <strong>Law</strong>Consumer Protection<strong>Law</strong>Non <strong>Law</strong> ElectiveOur World:Communityand VulnerabilityGlobal Studies ElectiveUnit 3EnvironmentalSustainability<strong>Law</strong> Elective Unit 1PropertyLand <strong>Law</strong><strong>Law</strong> Elective Unit 2Semester 2International Trade<strong>Law</strong>International HumanRights <strong>Law</strong>Competition <strong>Law</strong>Legal CommunityEngagementPro Bono/Legal Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience – 80 hours
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