Bachelor of Laws in Laws

COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Laws at ACU provides students with a comprehensive legal education, combining foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional experience to prepare graduates for a wide range of legal careers. The program begins with first-year units that establish core legal principles, including foundations of law, contract law, criminal law, public law, and commercial law, alongside general electives and core curriculum components to support a broad academic base. In the second year, students progress to intermediate subjects such as torts, property, statutory interpretation, business organisations, land law, civil procedure, and alternative dispute resolution, while engaging in pro bono legal experiences to apply their learning in real-world contexts. The third year builds on this foundation with advanced units in evidence, legal ethics, constitutional law, equity and trusts, and legal theory, complemented by elective choices and additional pro bono or professional experiences that deepen practical legal skills and ethical understanding. The fourth year focuses on specialised and elective law units, including international law, administrative law, and a selection of elective subjects that allow students to tailor their studies to areas of personal and professional interest, enhancing their expertise in specific legal fields. Across the four-year program, students develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and research capabilities while gaining hands-on experience through community legal engagement opportunities, preparing them for practice in diverse professional environments. The structure also supports pathways to further study, including honours and postgraduate programs, for those seeking advanced legal research and professional development. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application, ethical reflection, and community engagement, the Bachelor of Laws at ACU equips students to become confident, socially responsible, and adaptable legal professionals capable of addressing complex legal challenges, advocating for justice, and making a positive impact in society.