General knowledge of Law and its application as a vital factor in society.

The major studies incorporated in this faculty are based to develop every graduate for the basic academic preparation who wishes to enter the legal profession and other careers involving legal work. The course also has wider applicability in developing the attributes and skills inherent in a general university education. Students develop the values and intellectual abilities necessary to marshal facts and to critically assess and evaluate information, theories and doctrines thus preparing themselves for a variety of career roles.

The students must pass the first year of their BBus degree, including the units LAW121, Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal systems,or the academic equivalent.There is a quota on places in the Bachelor of Business-Bachelor of Law degree and the assessment of applications will be based on academic merit, taking into consideration previous university studies.The 3 methods of entry are: Direct Entry (for Year 12 leavers only):To be qualified for University entry with a TER score (of 90) or above limited places available in this entry category; or Alternative Entry:A first year in another faculty, which includes the units LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal systems or the academic equivalent; or Graduate Entry:An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent.

This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW.

A law degree is a prerequisite to admission as a legal practitioner. Today, however, employers from a widening range of disciplines value the skills that law graduates possess. A range of career choices lie open to law graduates as a solicitor, barrister, industry legal officer or ministerial adviser, as well as in legal aid, community legal centres, the Attorney-General's department, law reform commissions, consumer affairs, environment, foreign affairs, police, legal drafting, politics, banking, finance, journalism, publishing and teaching.

Minimum 5 yrs, Maximum 11 yrs