卧龙岗大学

Majoring in Legal Studies will provide you with a sound understanding of the Australian Legal System and its court structure. You will learn key aspects of private law in Australia, including principles of the law of contract and torts, and be able to critically examine the relationship between law and justice. This flexible major allows you to create a degree around your interests by combining Legal Studies with other study areas.

The Legal Studies major is not available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws degree.

What you will study

This major consists of four core subjects with a broad range of elective options, including family law, international business law and taxation law. In your final year you will undertake a Law Research Project where you will work with a supervisor on a research topic to produce a thesis addressing real-world issues, using knowledge and skills obtained in the Legal Studies major.

Why choose this course

Graduates will have the skills to work in different roles where legal knowledge is required but a qualification to practise law is not necessary. You will develop valuable problem solving, critical thinking, research and writing skills relevant for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations.

Graduates may also consider postgraduate qualifications to become a secondary school teacher (Years 7 to 12). On completion of our Master of Teaching (Secondary) you will obtain formal qualifications, making you eligible to teach specialised subject areas, including Legal Studies, to children aged 13 to 18 in public and private schools.

Career opportunities

Barrister

Commercial Lawyer

Criminal Defence Lawyer

Diplomat

Environmental Lawyer

Government Lawyer

In-House Legal Adviser

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Legal Consultant

Magistrate

Media Lawyer

Policy Adviser

Politician

Prosecutor

Research Officer

Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre