Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Laws degree provides a gateway to a rewarding career in l aw as well as a strong foundation for other career opportunities.

While it can be challenging, the legal profession is also an immensely rewarding one. At Notre Dame, we have worked with leading judges, senior barristers and solicitors to design a quality degree that is rigorous, ethical, practical and relevant to the current Australian legal landscape. This degree combines a comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical principles, as well as the skills to apply these principles in legal practice.

Our Bachelor of Laws degree provides a solid grounding in legal theory and practice, and the opportunity to hone your negotiation, advocacy and mooting skills. Through our mentoring program, mooting and internship programs, you are provided with multiple opportunities to experience the law in practice. You are also encouraged to learn outside of the classroom by attending seminars and professional development events. 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 Arts will provide you with a strong foundation in the humanities with subject areas as diverse as history, communications, social justice and English literature. You can tailor your degree with a second Major within arts, sciences or business, depending on your interests. The Bachelor of Arts has a unique Major in social justice, open to students studying any discipline.

With a unique emphasis on experiential learning and critical thinking, you will develop your ability to research, analyse, interpret, draw conclusions, problem-solve and communicate. You will be given opportunities to show initiative, work as a team member, and be flexible and adaptable, as well as gain practical work experience through our internship program.