About Law (LLB)
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Throughout your studies at Murdoch you will get the opportunity to test your debating and reasoning skills with legal experts and your fellow students at the Freehills Electronic Moot Court, which looks and feels like the real thing. Murdoch Law lecturers and students run authentic legal cases here where they practice real-world courtroom procedures.
As a professional preparation course, a significant portion of the Law degree is obligatory. This gives you a basic understanding of the legal system and an introduction to the abilities demanded by the professional practice of law. At the same time, you will have opportunities to practise these abilities in simulated professional settings such as the Law School’s Clinical Education Centre at Rockingham. This means you’ll encounter real life legal problems and get real hands-on experience.
What can I do with my Law degree?
Students will build on this foundation through advanced unit offerings in areas such as corporate and commercial law, environmental law, family law, international law, alternative dispute resolution and human rights. The majority of Law students will undertake a double degree, and often pursu
e employment in this specific area of law.
Professional Recognition
The Murdoch Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State.
How to apply
Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided you with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission.
Domestic student applications:
All undergrad applications for Semester 1 2009 need to be submitted through TISC. If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
- Get your TISC help kit containing your course info, handy hints and advice to help make the application process even easier.
- Get advice on how to structure your TISC preferences to give yourself the best chance of getting into the course of your dreams.
- If you have any questions, please call Prospective Students' and Admissions Centre on 1300 687 3624 or email us at admissions@murdoch.edu.au.
International student applications:
If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
Course Details
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| Length |
4 years full time internal study or part time equivalent
Please note that international students can only study full time |
| International fee information |
$18,750 indicative annual fee |
| Location |
South Street Campus |
| Murdoch course code |
B1011 |
| TISC Code |
MULLC (Category 1)
MULMC (Category 2)
MULGC (Category 3) |
| TER cut off score 2008 |
MULLC (Category 1) 80.00 or country equivalent |
| STAT score required |
N/A |
| Information on course units |
Link to handbook entry |
Recommended subjects
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.
Course Structure
Year 1
Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you’ve never been to uni before!
Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area.
- Australian Legal System
- Torts
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Research and Writing
General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas.
Select three units from any units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
>> For a full course structure download the course flyer
Special Notes:
Students in the degree may study on a part-time basis. It should be noted that, in some circumstances, enrolment in less than 12 points in a semester may mean that students will not meet the formal prerequisite requirements for units which they may wish to study in subsequent semesters.
Only students admitted to the Law degree (or to a joint degree with Law) are permitted to enrol in units in the Law degree. Students not admitted to the Law degree who would like to undertake legal study should refer to the Bachelor of Legal Studies.
What are my Career Options?
As a Murdoch Law graduate, your employment outlook is brilliant, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors that will improve your prospects of achieving them.
| Profession |
What they do |
Suggested double majors |
| Trial Lawyer |
The more detailed aspects of a lawyer’s job depend upon his or her field of specialisation and position. Although all lawyers are licensed to represent parties in court, some appear in court more frequently than others. Trial Lawyers, who specialise in trial work, must be able to think quickly and speak with ease and authority. In addition, familiarity with courtroom rules and strategy is particularly important in trial work. Still, Trial Lawyers spend the majority of their time outside the courtroom, conducting research, interviewing clients and witnesses, and handling other details in preparation for a trial.
Lawyers may specialise in a number of areas, such as bankruptcy, commercial, property or international law. Those specialising in environmental law, for example, may represent interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms. These lawyers help clients prepare and file for licenses and applications for approval before certain activities may occur. In addition, they represent clients’ interests in administrative adjudications.
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Commerce Majors |
| Corporate Lawyer |
Corporate Lawyers are also known as In-House Counsels. Most of the large publicly listed companies, such as Esso, BHP and the banks, employ In-House lawyers. Working In-House allows close contact with the client. It is a good stepping stone towards management. The work tends to consist of broad commercial matters. |
Commerce Majors |
| Patent Lawyer / Agent |
Some lawyers specialise in the growing field of intellectual property, helping to protect clients’ claims to copyrights, artwork under contract, product designs, and computer programs. |
Commerce Majors |
| Criminal Lawyer |
In Criminal Law, lawyers represent individuals who have been charged with crimes and argue their cases in courts of law. Attorneys dealing with civil law assist clients with litigation, wills, trusts, contracts, mortgages, titles, and leases. Other lawyers handle only public-interest cases—civil or criminal—which may have an impact extending well beyond the individual client. |
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>> For a full list of career options download our career flyer
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