University of Adelaide’s 2 year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program is a Top Tier professional legal qualification for students already holding an initial 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree (from any discipline).
About the Program
Award Title
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Length of Program
3 years
Intake
February and July
Application Deadline
Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance of the intended intake.
School Locations
- Adelaide, South Australia (pop. 1.2 million)
Program:
Law
Degree:
Postgraduate
Faculty:
Law
Country:
Australia
At a Glance
Entry Requirements
Professional Recognition
At a Glance
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is designed to prepare students for a professional legal career in Australia, Canada, and other international jurisdictions.
The compulsory requirements of this Law degree ensure a thorough grounding in common law principles and legal methodology while a wide choice of elective courses range from the commercial (eg, Intellectual Property, and Taxation Law) to liberal and socially-oriented topics (such as Family Law and Legal Theory). The University of Adelaide’s Graduate Entry Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree provides graduates with a rigorous knowledge of the areas of substantive law necessary to undertake legal practice within a broad liberal education.
The University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program consists of number of compulsory law courses which provide students with a sound understanding of legal concepts, processes and methods. In addition, students choose from a range of elective law courses in areas of specialized interest including but not restricted to, such areas as Media Law, Law of Work, Immigration and Migration Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights Law, Medical Law and Ethics and Family Law.
Assessment for Adelaide’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is through a combination of class participation, written assignments, exams, research essays, oral presentations, and the traditional moot court competitions.
During your study you will be provided with a number of opportunities to undertake a work placement either through one of Adelaide Law School’s internship programs or by undertaking Clinical Legal Education.
Entry Requirements
Completed 3 or 4 year undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Professional Recognition
The University of Adelaide’s Undergraduate Entry Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is accredited by the Legal Practitioners and Admission Council in South Australia, and provides the academic foundation for admission to legal practice throughout Australia. Graduates of The University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada; however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted.
KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the legal profession in Canada. All students applying directly through KOM will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process
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