What you'll learn
When you study a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Adelaide University, you will explore the core legal areas required as a legal practitioner in Australia, known as the Priestley 11. These include:
- Administrative law
- Civil procedure
- Company law
- Contracts
- Criminal law and procedure
- Equity and trusts
- Evidence
- Federal and state constitutional law
- Professional conduct
- Property
- Torts.
You’ll also practise technical drafting for court documents, client communication and advocacy skills – so you’ll be ready to step into the legal profession understanding dispute resolution and evidence.
Examine laws in Australia today and build strong research skills to propose legal solutions to contemporary issues. You'll also investigate how the Australian justice system deals with criminal responsibility.
Learn about the purpose of the Australian Constitution. What rights does it give people? Is it still relevant? Discuss the future of Australia and where we are heading as a nation.
You’ll have the chance to explore legal topics to broaden your understanding of the law, legal problem solving and analysis, as well as a choice of electives suited to your individual interests and career aspirations.
Throughout your studies, you’ll build practical skills and have the opportunity to take part in community projects, clinical legal education, internships, study tours and mooting.
Professional accreditation
To become a lawyer in Australia, you must satisfy three requirements:
- You’ve completed your Bachelor of Laws or equivalent course.
- You’ve completed a Practical Legal Training (PLT) program, which awards you a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.
- You’re a fit and proper person.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) provides the academic qualification required for admission to legal practice. You will cover the practical requirements in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) which you can do with a number of providers.
You’ll need to demonstrate that you are a fit and proper person to be admitted to the Australian legal profession. This means you are someone of good moral character. The rules in each state differ, so check with your state’s admitting authority.