Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2018 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of International Studies
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2018. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2018. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Cloud (online)
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	075600M
Deakin course code	D323
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
* Students enrolled in this combined course will be required to undertake units of study at both Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Waterfront (Geelong)
Final offering of course version Trimester 2 2018

Course sub-headings

Course overview

This course is designed for students seeking a broader education and an international edge. The course is based around an international orientation; students make a commitment to studying at an overseas university or taking up an internship with an overseas organisation.

This course will enable students to: develop their understanding of the international forces shaping government, business and community life in contemporary Australia; analyse and interpret these forces; develop cross-cultural competencies through an internationally oriented curriculum; participate in an international study experience; and learn the principles of 'the internationalisation of the law'.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws is designed to satisfy the university component of the requirements to become an Australian Lawyer set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to completing an approved LLB degree, a person seeking entry is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training (PLT) course.

Career opportunities

A Law degree, especially when combined with another degree, such as Arts, Commerce, Management or Science, is a qualification that offers unequalled career opportunities. As an alternative to practising as a barrister or solicitor, you may enter many areas of work including business and management roles in a wide range of organisations, government services, and industrial relations. You may find a role in research, public administration, diplomatic service, the media, legal aid, law reform or teaching either in schools or universities.

For further information on career outcomes for this combined course, see the entries for Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Laws.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) of each of the single degrees.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies, students must attain a total of 40 credit points consisting of 24 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Law and 16 credit points from the Faculty of Arts. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Laws (M312) and the Bachelor of International Studies (A326) must be satisfied. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.

The 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws include:

16 credit points of core units
8 credit points of elective units

For students who commenced from 2014 onwards, the 16 credit points from the Bachelor of International Studies include:

6 credit points of core units
an 8 credit point major sequence
an approved international experience (2 credit points minimum) to be completed in the third or fourth year of the course
AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

For students who commenced between 2012 and 2013, the 16 credit points from the Bachelor of International Studies include:

4 credit points of core units
an 8 credit point major sequence
an approved international experience (2 to 4 credit points) to be completed in the third or fourth year of the course

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Course structure

Units

To assist you in following the course rules:

Please see course entry Bachelor of Laws (M312) or Bachelor of International Studies (A326).

Other course information

Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work-integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. Refer to the relevant unit guide.

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Other learning experiences

Other optional learning experiences that differentiate the course are

MLL301 International Litigation and Dispute Settlement- Jessup Moot
MLT344 Chinese Commercial Law
MLT345 Criminal Justice Study Tour
MLT366 International Alternative Dispute Resolution