Macquarie University
Arts graduates inquisitive minds, creative thinkers and problem solvers possess skills that are essential for success in the 21st century workplace. Law specialists expert communicators, researchers and logical thinkers have a strong sense of justice and perform as responsible professionals in the community. This double degree offers you the opportunity to combine your interests in arts, humanities and social sciences with your study of law, giving you a huge variety of career options. KEY FEATURES No other course at Macquarie offers as much flexibility and as wide a range of units as the Bachelor of Arts. You'll be taught by active researchers, published academics, and award-winning teachers and industry professionals. You'll develop a sound understanding of legal doctrine as well as an awareness of the role of law in society and a developed sense of social responsibility. You'll have the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences. Upon graduation, you'll be entitled to admission for professional practice in law in New South Wales subject to completion of a recognised course in Practical Legal Training, which you'll be qualified for after you complete this course. ACCREDITATION The Macquarie Bachelor of Laws is accredited with professional bodies regulating the admission of law graduates to legal practice and provides appropriate qualification for admission to practice as a lawyer throughout Australia. In addition to completing a law program at an accredited institution, the profession requires all law graduates to complete a period of practical legal training including further study, continuing professional development units and supervised experience in a legal practice, before being admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor. This typically takes six months to one year to complete, and involves options to study full-time, part-time and online. To be qualified as an Australian Legal Practitioner in New South Wales, a solicitor or barrister also requires a Practising Certificate issued by the Councils of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association respectively. Similar bodies and systems of accreditation exist in other states. Further information about this can be gained from the Legal Profession Admission Board. SUITABLE FOR If you are seeking a diverse experience that prepares you to become a professional in a constantly changing world. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS Graduates are able to pursue careers where their Arts major brings an extra dimension to their work as legal practitioners (barristers or solicitors), legal officers in public or private sectors, and legal academia. Career options include: community developer diplomat educator in-house, public or private practice legal practitioner (barrister or solicitor) journalist management consultant marketer mediator media producer political adviser publisher writer
| Course level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 001371J |
| Institution Name | Macquarie University |
| Campus Location | North Ryde |
| Institution Type | University |
| Course Duration | 5 years |
| Course University | Macquarie University |
Established in 1964, Macquarie University began as a bold experiment in higher education. Built to break from traditions: to be distinctive, progressive, and to be transformational. Today our pioneering history continues to be a source of inspiration as we celebrate our place among the best and brightest minds.
Recognised internationally, Macquarie University is consistently ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world* and within the top 10 in Australia.Our research is leading the way in ground-breaking discoveries. Our academics are at the forefront of innovation and, as accomplished researchers, we are embracing the opportunity to tackle the big issues of our time.
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