Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Philosophy

The Bachelor of Laws degree provides a gateway to a rewarding career in Law and can provide a strong foundation for other career opportunities. This degree will prepare you to work as a lawyer in a private practice, in government, as corporate counsel or in a not-for-profit organisation.

The Bachelor of Philosophy offers a comprehensive education in the history, major domains and contemporary issues of philosophy. Students will develop capabilities in thinking and arguing well, and performing conceptual analysis. By tackling the most fundamental questions of existence, students will sharpen skills that are vital for success in any field. This program embraces a historical and general approach to the philosophical issues that arise in every aspect of life, including ethics, politics, history, technology, health, religion and culture. Subjects consider how ideas form the world in which we live, through looking at metaphysics, logic, political philosophy, language, art and aesthetics, science and education.

Areas of study

For Laws: Alternative dispute resolution, Australian tax law, bioethics and the law, canon law, civil procedure, commercial practices and ethics, constitutional law, contract law, corporations and partnerships, criminal law, entertainment law, environmental law, equity, evidence, family law, health law, human rights law, intellectual property law, law and religion, law in context, legal history, legal philosophy, legal research and writing, mining and petroleum law, property law, torts, trial advocacy, trusts.

For Philosophy: Aesthetics, critical thinking, epistemology, history of philosophy, logic, metaphysics, moral philosophy, philosophy of love and friendship, philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, political philosophy.

Career opportunities

Legal practitioner; legal counsel in banking and finance, government sector, media and corporations; academic; journalist; politician; a variety of roles in advocacy, journalism and media, international diplomacy and trade missions, policy development, government administration, academic teaching, public libraries, research institutes.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW) and the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. Completion of Practical Legal Training is required to apply for admission as an Australian legal practitioner.

Honours

For Laws: Available as an embedded program to academically successful students.

For Philosophy: Eligible students may take a Leave of Absence from their Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Philosophy to complete a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Program.

Fees and charges

Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.