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What is Bachelor of LAW?
Bachelor of law prepares students wishing to obtain a professional legal qualification that satisfies the requirements for admission as a lawyer. The course provides graduates with a rigorous knowledge and skills in law and its practice.

This course will provide you with a range of legal professional skills, such as advocacy, ethical judgement, communication, legal research and writing, interviewing and negotiation and relevant legal professional computing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities Of a Lawyer
The duties and responsibilities of lawyers depend on their field of specialization. Legal specialists function as legal advisers and advocates. They Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations. Lawyers also assist clients in legal procedures by obtaining evidences or witnesses in their support.

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Areas Of Specialisation

A Bachelor Of Law includes a number of study areas. Some of the areas you may specialize in include:
  •  Comparative Law
  • Corporate/Taxation Law,
  • Criminal Law,
  • Environmental Law,
  • Family Law,
  • Intellectual Property,
  •  Labour and Industrial Relations Law
  •  Human Rights and International Law.
Career Opportunities

Law graduates obtain employment in a range of fields depending on areas of specialisation and interest. Graduates may become involved in court work or may choose to practice as solicitors.

 Many graduates enter legal practice, but a significant number choose to pursue careers in industry, government, commerce, community organisations or academic institutions. 

Industries with the greatest demand for law graduates are banking and finance, insurance, commercial, stock exchange, litigation, private equity, projects, property, tax and workplace relations.

Career Options

This program provides a great foundation for a wide range of careers.   Some of the job titles include:
  •  Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister Community
  • Legal Services Officer,
  • Corporate Lawyer,
  • Diplomatic corps,
  •  Humanitarian / Aid Worker
  •  Intelligence Officer,
  •  Ministerial Adviser,
  •  Patent Attorney,
  • Parliamentary Adviser,
  • Political/Policy Adviser
  • Human rights advocate
  • Contract Administrator

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