Are you interested in a Law degree that will have you job-ready? Accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Behavioural Science is a five-year double degree designed with input from leading judges, senior barristers, solicitors and academics. This highly practical degree is complemented by numerous work experience and mentorship opportunities. Contact us today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Why study this degree?

We are committed to developing job-ready graduates at The University of Notre Dame Australia. To achieve this and maintain our ranking as the number one university in Australia for overall graduate employment, this unique degree has been designed precisely.

As a student in the School of Law, we encourage you to take advantage of our intimate seminar settings. With small class sizes, this is the perfect environment for exploring and developing your skills in public speaking, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution.

You will be encouraged to learn outside the classroom, particularly by attending our Eminent Speakers Series. This unique forum connects students and graduates with leading experts in discussing contemporary legal and professional matters.

The Bachelor of Laws finds its perfect complement in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science, incorporating the disciplines of psychology, sociology, political science and cultural studies. Examining subjects including Development Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, and Community Policy and Development, you will learn how to apply the concepts such as social justice and equity to all aspects of human interaction.

Year One

• Legal Research and Writing
• Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation
• Legal History
• Aboriginal People
• Foundations of Human Behaviour
• Social Science Research
• Developmental Psychology

Year Two

• Criminal Law A
• Contract Law A
• Torts A
• Criminal Law B
• Contract Law B
• Torts B
• Discourse, Power and Politics
• Organisational Behaviour
• Culture and Society
• Psychological Perspectives on Health

Year Three

• Property Law A
• Property Law B
• Community: Policy and Development
• Professional Practice in Behavioural Science
• Research Methods & Practice
• Behavioural Science Internship

Year Four

• Advocacy
• Constitutional Law
• Equity
• Corporations & Partnerships
• Evidence
• Administrative Law
• Trusts
• Law Elective One

Year Five

• Remedies
• Civil Procedure
• Legal Philosophy
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Commercial Practice & Ethics
• Law Elective Two
• Law Elective Three
• Law Elective Four

Law Electives*

• Advanced Administrative Law
• Advanced Civil Procedure
• Advanced Constitutional Law
• Advanced Evidence Law
• Advanced Research Project (i.e. Honours Research)
• Bioethics and the Law
• Advanced Taxation Law
• Commercial Law
• Commercial Drafting
• Construction and Building Contract Law
• Contemporary Legal Issues
• Directed Research Project
• Employee Relations Law
• Entertainment Law
• Environmental Law
• Family Law
• Health Law
• Human Rights Law
• Indigenous Law
• Insolvency
• International Commercial Dispute Resolution
• Intellectual Property Law
• Introduction to Canon Law (i.e. Church Law)
• Law and Religion
• Law in Context (Externships) – involves work experience
• Legal History
• Mining and Petroleum Law
• Occupational Safety and Health Law
• Introduction to Australian Taxation Law
• Succession
• Competition and Consumer Law
• Trial Advocacy

Core Curriculum

• CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
• CORE II: Elective
  • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
  • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
  • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
  • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
  • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

*Available law electives are subject to change and may vary depending on your campus and year of study. Please check with your school for the current electives on offer.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; career opportunities range from solicitor, barrister, judge’s associate, and research assistant in law and social justice.

Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to count

IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE - 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169; PTE Academic - 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) - 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.