Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, Economics

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is designed for those who want to understand human communities and society. This program involves studying two degrees in a combined fashion, finishing with two degrees in five years.

The Bachelor of Laws degree provides a gateway to a rewarding career in law 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 Philosophy, Politics, Economics (BPPE) is designed for students who want to understand human communities and society and is complementary to the Bachelor of Laws.

The degree trains future leaders and professionals to make a difference in all walks of life. Students will learn to integrate knowledge by focusing on how society can either promote or thwart human flourishing.

Philosophy will provide the concepts and skills to identify questions and Problems, and to consider them clearly and creatively. Political studies will consider governance, leadership, and the importance of law and policy. Economics will train students to solve a range of problems through economic reasoning.

Areas of study

For laws: Administration law, advocacy, alternative dispute resolution, civil procedure, commercial practice and ethics, contract law, constitutional law, corporations and partnerships, criminal law, equity, evidence, international law, legal history, legal philosophy, legal process and statutory interpretation, legal research and writing, property law, remedies, torts, trusts. For philosophy, politics, economics:Ancient philosophy, democracy and governance in Australia, economics, introduction to world politics, macroeconomic theory and practice, microeconomic theory and policy, moral philosophy, philosophy of the human person, policy, political philosophy, public policy and practice: the business of government, quantitative methods for business.

Career opportunities

Legal practice, Courts (federal and state/territory), Government developments and sectors, Banking and Finance, Corporations, Not-for-profit organisations, Policy development, Politics, Foreign affairs, Leadership, Academia, Advocacy, Journalism and media. Solicitor, Barrister, in-house legal counsel in banking and finance, government sector, media and corporations; judge’s associate and research assistant; academic; journalist; politician. Plus, a variety of roles in diplomacy, public policy development, economic analysis, non-government agency work, political analyst, civil society leader, business leader.

Professional recognition

Professional Accreditation: The Bachelor of Laws accreditation requirements are according to the accreditation rules administered by the Legal Profession Admission Board in New South Wales. There are no professional accreditation requirements applicable to the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, Economics component of the Award.

Honours

The highest performing academic students are invited to join our Honours program, which is embedded into the degree. Students complete a major research thesis by completing Advanced Research Project A and Advanced Research Project B as two of their law electives. This means that the degree can be completed in the same time as the degree completed without Honours. Law students who complete their degree with Honours stand out from their peers.

Additionally, eligible students may take a Leave of Absence from the combined LLB/BPPE degree structure in order to complete an Honours year in Arts (Bachelors of Arts (Honours)).

Fees and charges

Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.