Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

117621 - Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS - BACHELOR OF LAWS

Core Subjects Level 4

Select 15 credit points from the list

Select 3 credit points from the list

PLUS

JCU Townsville Majors

JCU Cairns Majors

Online Majors

Select a Business Major relevant to your location

Core Subjects Level 2

Select BU3101 or BU3102 or BU3103

Core Subjects Level 3

Select LA1027 or LA1022 or LA1903

Core Subjects Level 1

Structure

The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) & Chief Justice. To be eligible for admission as a solicitor in Queensland, an applicant must have completed approved law qualifications (this degree satisfies that requirement), have undertaken approved practical legal training via a practical legal training course or Supervised Traineeship at a firm, and be able to satisfy the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and the Supreme Court of Queensland of their fitness to practise. The same requirements apply to those intending to practice as a barrister but, to obtain a barrister's practising certificate applicants must also pass the Bar Exams and complete the Bar Practice Course after being admitted as a lawyer, followed by one year of mentoring and supervision. 

Synthesise underlying principles and concepts for making sustainable business decisions to meet current and future needs

Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies in disruptive domestic and global business contexts

Identify and act upon, learning opportunities and self-improvements.

Demonstrate an understanding of principles and values of justice and of ethical practice in lawyers’ roles

Demonstrate essential knowledge and innovative thinking necessary for a careers in ever changing business and not-for-profit environments

Work collaboratively and creatively to promote innovation

Evaluate and apply ethical, sustainable and social responsibility in professional practice and decision making

Demonstrate an understanding of the broader contexts within which legal issues arise

Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas for legal and non-legal audiences both orally and in writing

Learn and work independently, reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development.

Critically evaluate, interpret and communicate information, data & resources in academic literature and digital contexts

Apply technical and digital skills, including literacy and numeracy necessary for professional practice in business

Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts

Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research, analyse, evaluate, consolidate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues

Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community.

Critically analyse the core professional obligations, values and operations of organisations including sustainability

Convey information and ideas through effective communication skills appropriate to diverse audiences

Demonstrate resilience, initiative, judgement, and reflective practice with a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development

Identify and articulate legal issues and apply legal reasoning and research, critical analysis and creative thought, judgement and intellectual independence to generate appropriate responses to legal issues and to identify and solve legal problems

Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement and with due consideration of ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts, appropriate approaches to ethical decision-making, professional responsibility and professional judgement in planning, problem solving and decision-making in professional practice and/or scholarship

60610

English (Unit 3/4,C) Offerings: All

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy. Offerings: All

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-business-bachelor-of-laws-inherent-requirements">Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-business-bachelor-of-laws-inherent-requirements">Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

60610 - Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws