Where can a Law degree lead you?Presented by Samantha HepburnProfessor and Director of ResearchDeakin Law School

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Why Law?

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“It’s the vibe” (Dennis Denuto in The Castle)

Why Law?

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• 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?

Why Law?

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4–Year Undergraduate Degree5–Year Double Degree

Qualify as an Australian LawyerAccredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board

On completion of the LLB graduates must complete a 12-month traineeship or a 6-month legal practice course

Strengths in Commercial and Public Law

• Elective units include: Human Rights, Taxation Law, Competition Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, Cyber Law, Migration Law

Industry focus

• Strong input from professional groups and the judiciary

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

What will I study

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Trimester 1 Trimester 2

Year 1MLL110 Legal Principles and SkillsMLL113 Legal Communication and Ethical Decision MakingMLL114 Criminal Law Elective unit (Non Law)

MLL111 ContractMLL117 Misleading Conduct and Economic TortsElective unit (Non Law)Elective unit (Non Law)

Year 2MLL213 TortsMLL218 Criminal ProcedureCorporate LawElective unit (Non Law)

MLL215 Commercial LawMLL235 Legal Practice and EthicsElective unit (Law or Non-Law)Elective unit (Law or Non-Law)

Year 3 MLL327 PropertyMLL334 EvidenceElective unit (Law or Non-Law)Elective unit (Law or Non-Law)

MLL323 Constitutional LawMLL325 Land LawMLL391 Civil Procedure and Dispute ResolutionElective unit (Law)

Year 4 MLL405 Equity and TrustsMLL424 Administrative LawElective unit (Law) Elective unit (Law)

MLL427 Advanced Legal Problem Solving and PersuasionElective unit (Law) Elective unit (Law) Elective unit (Law)

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

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

How do I get in?

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Entry Requirements:

Entry for school leavers will be based on their performance in the Victorian 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.

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

Campus1st round clearly in ATAR

Waterfront 84.05

Burwood 90.15

Employer Expectations

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Focus on experiential learning:

• Compulsory practice/experiential requirement• Legal Internship• Deakin Law Clinics• Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot• Study tours

Skills For The Future

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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

Where Can I Go With A Deakin Law Degree?

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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

Where Can I Go With A Deakin Law Degree?

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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

Student Support Services

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• 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