Becoming a Lawyer

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 3005
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Course ID
200557
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The rule of law is the bedrock of our society. For it to function effectively, it is crucial that lawyers adhere to professional ethical conduct. Adhering to professional ethical conduct not only requires compliance with the law and professional conduct rules but also necessitates the ability to recognise and address the ethical dimensions of interactions with courts, clients, and other professionals. The increasing complexity of society, laws, and the digitalisation of legal work has made navigating these professional ethical dimensions of legal practice more challenging, underscoring the need for lawyers to be equipped with a clear set of values to successfully traverse this complex terrain.

  • Professional Responsibility
  • Lawyers' Duties To Clients
  • Administration Of Justice

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain and apply substantive sources of law and regulation governing lawyers’ professional conduct to complex problem scenarios
  • Describe the ethical dimensions of lawyers’ professional conduct through written and verbal communication
  • Identify professional and ethical issues encountered in legal practice and critique the substantive legal and statutory standards
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical dilemmas lawyers face when fulfilling their professional duties and analyse the broader context of lawyers ’roles, professional identities, and ethical frameworks
  • Reflect on personal values, conceptions of justice, and their implications for legal practice and professional development

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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