<strong>Law</strong> at<strong>Monash</strong> UniversityA <strong>Monash</strong> law degree is a dynamic and popular area <strong>of</strong> studythat <strong>of</strong>fers endless career paths and opportunities on completion.The <strong>Monash</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>s is complemented by double degreeoptions that <strong>of</strong>fer fur<strong>the</strong>r exciting career prospects.Why study law?Career optionsMake a difference<strong>Law</strong> and justice are at <strong>the</strong>foundation <strong>of</strong> every societyand underpin every aspect <strong>of</strong>civilization. The application <strong>of</strong>law is a fascinating and vitalfield <strong>of</strong> learning because <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> central role it plays in <strong>the</strong>functioning <strong>of</strong> society and <strong>the</strong>diversity <strong>of</strong> areas it influences.A law degree opens up a wide range <strong>of</strong> careeropportunities in a myriad <strong>of</strong> vocational fields.Combining law with ano<strong>the</strong>r discipline provides<strong>the</strong> skills to pursue careers in business, <strong>the</strong> media,<strong>the</strong> arts, science, education, engineering andgovernment.However, <strong>the</strong>re is far more to studying law thanjust considering career opportunites.An intellectual challengeStudying law allows a person who has a strongsense <strong>of</strong> social justice and purpose and a beliefin <strong>the</strong> essence <strong>of</strong> fairness, to see where <strong>the</strong>reare deficiencies in <strong>the</strong> system and to workconstructively and effectively to change it. Alaw degree <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>the</strong> idealistic person a realisticway to make a difference in <strong>the</strong> world. If you aresomeone who is fascinated by <strong>the</strong> prospect <strong>of</strong>resolving conflict, strive to improve <strong>the</strong> lives <strong>of</strong>o<strong>the</strong>rs, wish to evaluate <strong>the</strong> nature and microcosm<strong>of</strong> human relations or help to redress <strong>the</strong>miscarriage <strong>of</strong> justice, a legal qualification willgive you <strong>the</strong> means to do so.Studying law <strong>of</strong>fers a wonderful intellectualchallenge by developing <strong>the</strong> ability to argue froma basis <strong>of</strong> evidence. Studying law equips you withintellectual skills which will give you a decisiveadvantage in whichever pr<strong>of</strong>ession you choose.Alicia SimondsBA/LLB and member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> Board and Education CommitteeTo be honest, I chose to study law based on a preconceived idea<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> legal pr<strong>of</strong>ession portrayed by my high school teachers andmy parents, and glamorised by pop culture courtroom dramas suchas Boston Legal and Legally Blonde. At high school, I was clearlya humanities student and I excelled at subjects such as English,Literature, History and Legal Studies. Although an Arts degree wasa natural choice, a double degree in <strong>Law</strong> felt like an opportunity tochallenge myself and broaden my knowledge beyond <strong>the</strong> humanities.More importantly, <strong>the</strong> reason why I chose to keep turning <strong>the</strong> pages <strong>of</strong>those very heavy law books for six long years was because I enjoyedthose rewarding penny-drop moments <strong>of</strong> clarity that came after working through hours and hours<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ten convoluted and bamboozling legal concepts. I quickly realised that <strong>the</strong> rule <strong>of</strong> law was agrey area <strong>of</strong> contrasting and evolving case judgments and academic interpretation, which enabledme to refine my skills in developing nuanced arguments and precision <strong>of</strong> detail.After six years <strong>of</strong> study, four seasonal clerkships, two terms on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> Students’ SocietyExecutive and one overseas exchange, a law degree at <strong>Monash</strong> University not only gave me <strong>the</strong>opportunity to challenge myself academically, but to experience unique opportunities that havehelped shape me into <strong>the</strong> type <strong>of</strong> lawyer I hope to one day become.4
<strong>Law</strong> as a single degreeLLBBy choosing law at <strong>Monash</strong>, you are choosing a degreespecifically designed to teach you <strong>the</strong> knowledge and skillsneeded to practise law. You’re also choosing a degreewhich will open doors to many different careers acrossindustry and government around <strong>the</strong> world.Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>s (LLB)The <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> degree provides aspringboard for a wide range <strong>of</strong> careers inlegal practice and beyond. A law degreeteaches you <strong>the</strong> concepts, procedures andreasoning underpinning <strong>the</strong> Australian legalsystem, as well as a range <strong>of</strong> transferable skillssuch as problem solving, analytical thinking andcommunication. The Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>s is a fouryear degree which can also be studied parttimeand includes core law units, law electivesand two non-law electives.Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-timeCredit points: 192ATAR: As a <strong>guide</strong>, <strong>the</strong> 2013 ATAR was 98.00Joo Ann FooLLB(Current Student)<strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School was always my first choice when applying foruniversities. It is part <strong>of</strong> a prestigious university with a good rankingand also part <strong>of</strong> Australia’s Group <strong>of</strong> Eight, which is important as aninternational student from Malaysia.<strong>Law</strong> school without a doubt trains you to think critically and fromdifferent perspectives. <strong>Law</strong> plays a vital role in our daily life and a lawdegree teaches you to incorporate knowledge into many situations.A number <strong>of</strong> law electives are available each year, enabling studentsto decide what path <strong>of</strong> law to take. There is also a wide range <strong>of</strong>law-related careers to consider when graduating.University is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and picking <strong>the</strong> best university for you is probablyone <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most important decisions you will have to make. I have absolutely no regretschoosing <strong>Monash</strong>.Career options<strong>Monash</strong> law graduates are highly regardedaround <strong>the</strong> world, and excel in a variety<strong>of</strong> career roles. Possible career optionsinclude:n barristern solicitorn judgen in-house counseln diplomatn politiciann broadcastern management consultant5
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