Where can a Law degree lead you? Presented by Samantha Hepburn Professor and Director of Research Deakin Law School Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Why Law? “It’s the vibe” (Dennis Denuto in The Castle ) Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Why Law? • Australia has a Constitution and is a country that uses “the rule of law” to operate. • Which government has responsibility for which areas of law? • What laws were relevant to marriage equality? • Why has there just been a “Super Saturday” of elections? Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Why Law? 4–Year Undergraduate Degree Strengths in Commercial and Public Law 5–Year Double Degree • Elective units include: Human Rights, Taxation Law, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, International Qualify as an Australian Lawyer Law, Cyber Law, Migration Law Accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board Industry focus • Strong input from professional groups On completion of the LLB graduates must and the judiciary complete a 12-month traineeship or a 6- month legal practice course Practical focus • Law Clinics operate as Deakin Community Legal Centre • Legal Internship • Two new core skills-based units introduced from 2019 building skills in legal writing, ethical decision making, client interviewing and oral advocacy Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
What will I study Trimester 1 Trimester 2 MLL111 Contract MLL110 Legal Principles and Skills MLL117 Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts MLL113 Legal Communication and Ethical Decision Making Year 1 Elective unit (Non Law) MLL114 Criminal Law Elective unit (Non Law) Elective unit (Non Law) MLL215 Commercial Law MLL213 Torts MLL235 Legal Practice and Ethics MLL218 Criminal Procedure Year 2 Elective unit (Law or Non-Law) Corporate Law Elective unit (Law or Non-Law) Elective unit (Non Law) MLL323 Constitutional Law MLL327 Property MLL325 Land Law MLL334 Evidence Year 3 MLL391 Civil Procedure and Dispute Resolution Elective unit (Law or Non-Law) Elective unit (Law) Elective unit (Law or Non-Law) MLL427 Advanced Legal Problem Solving and Persuasion MLL405 Equity and Trusts Elective unit (Law) MLL424 Administrative Law Year 4 Elective unit (Law) Elective unit (Law) Elective unit (Law) Elective unit (Law) The above sample course structure should only be used as an example. It is recommended that all students seek assistance from a student adviser. For more course structures and information on study units, please visit deakin.edu.au/bachelor-laws To complete the Bachelor of Laws, students must attain a total of 32 credit points. Note: for combined degrees students complete 24 credit points of law, and 16 credit points from other degrees Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
How do I get in? Entry Requirements: 1st round Campus clearly in Entry for school leavers will be based on their performance in the Victorian ATAR Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, with a study score of at least 35 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or 25 in English other than EAL. Waterfront 84.05 Burwood 90.15 Pathway options: Gain admission into a non-Law degree (either at Deakin or elsewhere) and successfully complete 4 units with a WAM of at least 70% (WAM required for Burwood transfers) or 65% (WAM required for Waterfront transfers). Then apply for an internal transfer Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Employer Expectations Focus on experiential learning: • Compulsory practice/experiential requirement • Legal Internship • Deakin Law Clinics • Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot • Study tours Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Skills For The Future Transferable skills from a law degree include: • Critical thinking • Research skills using a range of sources • Evaluation skills • Analytical skills • Problem-solving skills • The ability to write concisely • Confident and persuasive oral communication skills Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Where Can I Go With A Deakin Law Degree? There are many types of legal practitioners: • Private practice: timesheets, billable hours and more timesheets • In-house: the go-to lawyer for every legal question • Barrister: find your voice • Commercial law: it’s all about the money • Criminal law: defend (or prosecute) the mad, bad and the innocent! • Family law: marriage and divorce • Administrative law: hold government to account • Personal injury: compensation for victims • Mediation and dispute resolution • Industrial relations: rights at work • Human rights law: fight for justice; advocate for change • Refugee law: the rights of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Where Can I Go With A Deakin Law Degree? Beyond Legal practice Law graduates can be employed in almost every area of business, industry, community and NGOs including: • The corporate sector (banking, big corporates or SMEs or start ups) • Policy advisors/strategists • Industrial Relations • Media – Journalism • University lecturer • Politics • Government department • Diplomatic service Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Student Support Services • DUSA – Deakin University Student Association • Student Clubs and Societies • Graduate Recruitment Services • Student Mentor Programs • Academic Skills • Students Helping Students Hub • PASS • DeakinTalent • Medical Centre • Counselling for students • Multi-faith chaplains Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
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