WE ARE WESTERN SYDNEY

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2 WE ARE WESTERN SYDNEY Located in the heart of one of Australia s fastest growing economic regions, offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation s third largest economy and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation. With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research-led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Your success starts here.

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4 SUCCESSFUL CAREER PATH Established in 1996, Western Sydney University s School of Law has quickly grown in stature as an institution preparing world class legal professionals. Among our Law Alumni are leading barristers, partners and solicitors in many of Australia s most prominent law firms, human rights advocates, law academics, tipstaves and associates to Justices of the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, as well as leading business, government and community sector lawyers. LEARN FROM LEADERS IN THE FIELD Our connection with pre-eminent, respected professional networks will set you up for career success. Our lecturers will challenge, and inspire you to forge an exceptional legal career. You will meet lecturers, such as Professor Steven Freeland, who spends half the year teaching international law at, and the other half involved in creating international legal precedent as a Visiting Professional in the International Criminal Court at The Hague. HONE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS The University Law Library houses the fourth largest e-law library in NSW, with over 50,000 titles and links to international resources. However, you need more than just books and precedents to become a top-flight legal professional. Developing professional skills through real-life practical experience during your degree will prepare you to step into any legal environment you choose. RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Law programs are offered at the Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Both offer excellent facilities, including moot courts for practising advocacy skills, a comprehensive library and computer based legal research facilities. Each campus is directly linked to the community and reflects the cultural diversity, energy and growth of the region. In May 2010, Western Sydney University opened the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic which provides our law students with an opportunity to learn in a clinical environment where legal advice is provided to members of the community. WHY STUDY AT WESTERN SYDNEY? GLOBAL ASPIRATIONS Get a taste of international legal systems as an exchange student, or follow in the footsteps of other Law graduates by completing postgraduate studies at other leading international universities in Europe, the United States, Canada and China. Our internationalised curriculum will set you on the right path. PRACTISING ADVOCACY Mooting is an important part of our Law curriculum, providing the opportunity to develop skills in advocacy in a setting similar to a real court. Our Law students have the opportunity to moot judges and barristers, academics and solicitors from leading law firms. MAKING A DIFFERENCE Doing pro bono work is the best way to get real on-the-ground legal experience. You have the chance to learn what the law is all about and to make a big difference both to your clients and to your career, with rich personal rewards an added bonus. Initiatives, such as the Pro Bono Students Australia program and the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience by assisting solicitors in legal drafting, court advocacy, client advising, oral communication, negotiation and mediation, as well as providing members of the community with vital access to justice. What s more, it fosters the ethos of public service, helping the University turn out legal professionals who are not only the best in their field, but who are also mindful of their public service obligations. 6 7

5 Future thinking. Unlimited possibilities. The Academy at Western Sydney University. Success is not just about getting a degree, but developing the critical thinking and leadership skills to support a successful career. It s about learning skills for your chosen life, not just a job. The Academy at offers advanced degrees that prepare you to thrive in the face of change and seize success at every opportunity. Whether your dream is to achieve as a professional, an entrepreneur or an academic, you will learn to think differently and creatively in whatever you do. The Academy offers high-achieving students* a unique, hands-on approach to learning in an interdisciplinary environment. Led by award-winning Professor James Arvanitakis, The Academy draws on the unique experience of leading thinkers, social change agents, community leaders, and high-achieving students both past and present. With a focus on ethical leadership and critical thinking, built on the pillars of academic rigour, community engagement, professional and personal development, The Academy offers students access to: Unprecedented opportunities for industry and real life experience; World-class research, researchers, teachers, experts and Innovation Labs; Travel to national and international leadership experiences and conferences; A range of professional and personal development workshops; Internship, service learning and volunteering opportunities; Personalised career planning; and Applied leadership experience in studentled, community-focused projects. Visit /theacademy for more information. * Entry to The Academy is offered to advanced degree students and those with an ATAR of 85 or more. THINK BIG 8 9

6 Bachelor of Laws (Combined Studies) COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Arts/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P Parramatta 5F/10P B Business (Advanced Business Parramatta 5F/10P Leadership)/B Laws B Business/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) Campbelltown 3F/6P N/A Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes Parramatta 3F/6P N/A Tailor your studies to your goals by combining our accredited Bachelor of Laws degree with another degree. When you graduate after five years, you will have two degrees and excellent practical legal skills relevant to professional employment. The structure allows concurrent study in the two degrees in the first three years, with the last two years dedicated to completing the Law component. The Law component provides you with professional legal skills, including the ability to analyse legal material, understand fundamental legal principles, understand the relationship between law and society, and gain general analytical skills for critical thinking and problem-solving. Our extensive range of elective units allows you to further develop your skills in advocacy, mediation, legal drafting and legal research. Your skills will be developed using our extensive law library and moot courts located on our Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses., in partnership with the National Pro Bono Resource Centre (NPBRC), offers an exciting volunteering program for Law students. You will have the opportunity, with supervision, to undertake projects for organisations that have limited resources. For more information on the non-law degrees, please refer to the relevant Area of Study brochure or visit /courses PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Our students often engage in work experience during their course, for example, working at the NSW Attorney General s Office in legal aid, working in cooperative Summer Research Programs with industry, and in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) advisory support scheme. Our students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Pro Bono Students Australia (PBSA) volunteering program. ACCREDITATION Our graduates are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. Law components are available at Campbelltown and Parramatta. For information on the second degree taken with Law, refer to the relevant Area of Study brochure. When listing these as a preference, check locations carefully Parramatta 5F/10P B Communication/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P B Construction Management Studies/ B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P Parramatta 5F/10P B Criminal and Community Justice/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P Parramatta 5F/10P B Criminology/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P B Information and Communications Technology/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P Penrith 5F/10P Campbelltown 5F/10P Parramatta 5F/10P B International Studies/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P B Science/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P Parramatta 5F/10P B Social Science/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P Parramatta 5F/10P Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; nc= New course. Note: Not all combined degrees are offered on both campuses. Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. FURTHER STUDIES Within the Bachelor of Laws (Combined Studies) there is an embedded Honours stream available to our high-achieving students. Information about the embedded Honours option will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY The core units you may study in this degree include: Introduction to Law; Criminal Law; Torts Law; Law Foundation; Contracts; Property Law; Constitutional Law; Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics; Equity and Trusts; Remedies; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Law of Associations; Commercial Transactions Law; Criminal Procedure and Evidence; Civil Procedure and Arbitration; and Administrative Law. Within this degree, you may choose eight LLB (Bachelor of Laws) alternate units (see page 13). For example, you may enrol in the alternate unit, Indigenous Australians and the Law. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit /courses CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of Law degrees at Western Sydney University have pursued careers such as: solicitor or barrister criminal prosecutor human rights advocate corporate legal advisor in the banking or finance industries legal advisor to an interest group, such as the Aboriginal Legal Service judge s associate law academic non-legal executive in banking, finance, accounting, corporate management, education, publishing, marketing, telecommunications, government or human resource management lawyer in government service. If you are a graduate and looking to move into a career in law, the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) will provide you with the knowledge and specialist legal skills to propel you into your legal career. The degree gives you a strong background in fundamental legal principles, as well as professional legal skills. This includes the ability to analyse legal material and understand fundamental legal principles, an understanding of the relationship between law and society, general analytical skills for analysing and solving non-legal problems, and specialised study into the Australian legal system. You will develop skills in advocacy, negotiation, legal drafting and legal research. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Our students often engage in work experience during their course, for example, working at the NSW Attorney General s Office in legal aid, working under the Summer Clerkship Program with industry, and in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) advisory support scheme. Our students also have the opportunity to participate in the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic (PCJC) and in the Pro Bono Students Australia (PBSA) volunteering program. ACCREDITATION Our graduates from this degree are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is not available to current HSC school leavers. The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) degree is an undergraduate law program available only to graduates who have completed the requirements for a Bachelor degree at a recognised university. FURTHER STUDIES Within the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) there is an embedded Honours stream available to our high-achieving students. Information about the embedded Honours option will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY To graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry), you will be required to complete 24 units. The core units you may study in this degree include: Introduction to Law; Law Foundation; Torts Law; Criminal Law; Contracts; Property Law; Constitutional Law; Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics; Equity and Trusts; Remedies; Commercial Transactions Law; Law of Associations; Civil Procedure and Arbitration; Criminal Procedure and Evidence; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Administrative Law. Within this degree, you may choose eight LLB (Bachelor of Laws) alternate units (see page 11). For example, you may enrol in the alternate unit Indigenous Australians and the Law. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit /courses CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of Law degrees at Western Sydney University have pursued careers such as: solicitor or barrister criminal prosecutor human rights advocate corporate legal advisor in the banking or finance industries legal advisor to an interest group, such as the Aboriginal Legal Service judge s associate law academic non-legal executive in banking, finance, accounting, corporate management, education, publishing, marketing, telecommunications, government or human resource management lawyer in government service

7 Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) If you are not a university graduate but you have some tertiary study behind you, the Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) is the opportunity you have been waiting for to discover a career in law. This degree gives you a broad, liberal legal education with a strong practical orientation. It is designed to equip you with the required knowledge and skills for legal practice. Even if you are not seeking to practise as a lawyer, your learning will be enriched by exposure to the ethos and practice of law. ADVANCED STANDING RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING If you have successfully completed one fulltime year of study at a recognised university, or completed a diploma, you may be granted advanced standing for the eight non-law electives reducing the program to three years full-time or six years part-time. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Our students often engage in work experience during their course, for example, working at the NSW Attorney General s Office in legal aid, working under the Summer Clerkship Program with industry, and in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) advisory support scheme. Our students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic (PCJC) and in the Pro Bono Students Australia (PBSA) volunteering program. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is not available to current HSC school leavers. Applications will be considered from those having successfully completed one year of full-time study at a recognised university, or completion of a diploma or advanced diploma at TAFE. COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) Campbelltown 4F/8P N/A Parramatta 4F/8P N/A Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; N/A = Additional selection criteria apply. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. ACCREDITATION Our graduates from this degree are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. The course provides you with professional legal skills, including the ability to analyse legal material and understand fundamental legal principles, an understanding of the relationship between law and society, general analytical skills for analysing and solving nonlegal problems, and specialised study into the Australian legal system. During the course you will develop skills in advocacy, negotiation, legal drafting and legal research. FURTHER STUDIES The Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) has an embedded Honours stream available to high-achieving students. Information about the embedded Honours option will be provided to you as you progress through your Bachelor degree. INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units is available to all Western Sydney undergraduate students who have open electives. Find out more at westernsydney. edu.au/studyias WHAT YOU WILL STUDY To graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Non- Graduate Entry), you will be required to complete 16 core LLB (Bachelor of Law) units, eight LLB alternate units and eight non-law electives chosen from any non-law units offered in another Western course. If you have completed the equivalent of eight units of non-law study in another course (whether at Western Sydney or elsewhere) or you have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE or equivalent then you can be exempted from completing the eight non-law electives. The core units you may study in this degree include: Introduction to Law; Law Foundation; Torts Law; Criminal Law; Contracts; Property Law; Constitutional Law; Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics; Equity and Trusts; Remedies; Commercial Transactions Law; Law of Associations; Civil Procedure and Arbitration; Criminal Procedure and Evidence; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Administrative Law. Within this degree, you may choose eight LLB alternate units (see page 11) plus eight non-law electives, which may include eight non-law units from most Western Sydney University courses. For detailed information about the course structure and units, visit /courses CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of Law degrees at Western have pursued careers such as: solicitor or barrister criminal prosecutor human rights advocate corporate legal advisor in the banking or finance industries legal advisor to an interest group, such as the Aboriginal Legal Service judge s associate law academic non-legal executive in banking, finance, accounting, corporate management, education, publishing, marketing, telecommunications, government or human resource management lawyer in government service. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Alternate Units Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Alternate Units may be selected from the following units. Please note that not all LLB Alternate Units are offered in each year or on each campus. reserves the right to add or remove electives from this list at any time during your study. Advanced Family Law International Criminal Law Advanced Taxation Law International Environmental Law Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs International Moot Court Advocacy International Trade Law Anti-Discrimination Law Issues in the Criminal Justice System Banking and Securities Law Jurisprudence Bioethics Land Transactions Law Clinical Legal Placement Law of Employment Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the World Law, Economics and Business Ethics Law Honours Dissertation Advanced Constitutional Law Australian Consumer Law Australian Competition Law Foundations of Chinese Law Transactional Law Conflicts of Law Law of International Organisations Consumer Law and Policy Law and Public Policy (Development and Implementation) Corporate Governance Law of the Sea Elder Law Media Law Family Dispute Resolution Mediation Family Law Medical Malpractice Law Financial Services Law Moot Court Human Rights Law Planning and Environment Law Immigration and Refugee Law Public Health Law Independent Study (Law) Public International Law Indigenous Australians and the Law Revenue Law Insolvency Law and Policy Space Law Commercial Aspects Intellectual Property Wills and Succession International Business Transactions Law Work Health and Safety Law International Climate Law COURSE UAC CODE LOCATION DURATION ATAR B Laws/B Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking Parramatta 5F/11P* Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time. Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes. *Part-time is only available for the B Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking component. Note: The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking is not a stand-alone degree. It can only be taken in combination with an existing Bachelor degree. Students enrolled in a degree linked with the Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking will gain entry into The Academy. A minimum ATAR of is required for the double degree. For more detailed information about the course structure and units, visit /courses The will offer a Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking in This unique degree can be taken in combination with a cross-section of Bachelor degrees, including Law. The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking combines a cross-section of courses with a focus on high-level critical thinking and innovative problem-solving practices. The degree prepares students for challenges and opportunities yet to be imagined, and provides cross-disciplinary practical experience and ethical leadership based on building relationships. The course is designed for today s leaders who are looking to build a better tomorrow

8 THE FACTS ON FEES As a student, you may need to pay a number of fees throughout your studies, depending on your degree enrolment status. These fees may include student contribution and tuition fees. If you re eligible, you may also be able to obtain a HELP loan for payment of your student contribution or tuition fees STUDENT CONTRIBUTION BANDS AND AMOUNTS Bands and General Discipline Areas The fee structure will be different for international students and for those applying to study at The College. For more information visit /fees Band 3: Law, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Administration, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $10,440 Band 2: Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health, Applied Health, Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Surveying $8,917 Band 1: Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing $6,256 * Equivalent full-time study load Note: Pre-2010 HECS students should go to studyassist.gov.au for more information Maximum Student Contribution (EFTSL per year)* INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS If you are an international student completing one of the following qualifications in 2016, you must apply through UAC International: an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia an International Baccalaureate a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 All other international students must apply directly to. international application forms, 2016 international tuition fees and further information about studying in Australia can be found at /international If you have any questions about applying as an international student, call or internationalstudy@ For international students, you can lodge your international student application online at uac.edu.au/international ADVANTAGE ENTRY PROGRAMS provides the following advantage entry programs*: BEFORE YOU GET YOUR ATAR The Academy Global Leaders Program This program is for high-achieving students planning to study an advanced degree. 1. Complete the online application at /theacademy by 28 September Apply through UAC for your preferred advanced degree by 30 September UAC s Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) If you apply to the SRS through UAC, you may be eligible for a guaranteed offer even before your ATAR is released. Apply through UAC by 30 September AFTER YOU GET YOUR ATAR Early Offer Program If you select any course as a preference before 4 December 2015, you may be eligible for an Early Offer. We will contact you to let you know what you ll need to do to get an Early Offer. * Conditions apply. For more information visit /advantage PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS is not only about obtaining an education. We also challenge ourselves to engage students who will get involved and make a difference to the University and wider communities. The University has a unique set of scholarships on offer, reflecting our strong commitment to academic excellence and opportunity for Western Sydney students. Our scholarships support students who have diverse interests and skills, and who can and do make an active contribution to the community. The University works closely with business, industry and the community to ensure we offer scholarships that meet the needs of our students. Our scholarships provide our students with support and give them the opportunity to establish professional relationships while they study. Take the time to examine our scholarships and make the most of your opportunities for success. 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