Laws

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) is an additional year of study offered to high-achieving LLB students. It progresses your understanding of the law and prepares you to work in top tier legal firms, government agencies, courts and tribunals.

Youll advance your skills in research and writing, which are increasingly relevant to the legal profession and other industries. Youll also build on your existing legal skills, solve complex legal problems and contribute to the body of legal knowledge.

In addition to coursework, youll undertake advanced legal research under the guidance of a supervisor, and write a 12,000–15,000-word dissertation on a topic of legal significance and personal interest.

Classes take place in the evening in Perth city, in close proximity to the legal professional environment of the courts, tribunals and law firms.

Studying honours can be a pathway towards postgraduate study, such as the Master of Philosophy (Law), or Doctor of Philosophy.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course information.

Why study

• Youll develop your ability to conduct sophisticated legal research and contribute to the body of legal knowledge.
• Youll develop advanced writing skills.
• Youll be more prepared to work in top tier legal firms, government agencies, courts and tribunals.
• The legal profession, courts and tribunals and government agencies hold honours graduates in high regard.
• Classes take place in the evening in the Perth CBD, in close proximity to the legal professional environment of the courts, tribunals and law firms.
• Youll be taught by experienced academics and legal professionals who conduct research in a broad range of legal areas and using different methodologies.
• Honours can be a pathway to further learning in a Master of Laws, Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.

How this course will make you industry ready

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) programme significantly enhances students already developed legal knowledge and skills so that they can conduct sophisticated legal research to solve complex legal problems and contribute to the body of legal knowledge. Students gain a sophisticated understanding of contemporary legal issues and the theoretical foundations of law through focused study in a seminar setting. Under the guidance of their Honours supervisor, students learn project management techniques and collaboration while also strengthening their capacity for independent learning and critical thinking. In completing and defending a research dissertation, students also further develop and gain confidence in their legal writing and oral presentation skills.

Student profile

View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Careers

• Law graduate in the legal profession, government or business
• Court or tribunal associate
• Employment in community legal services
• General employment in the public service
• Employment in non-governmental associations (NGOs)
• Early career academic

Industries

• Private legal practice
• Courts and tribunals
• Government and non-government organisations
• Community legal services
• Public service
• Research