Bachelor of Legal Studies

Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of law with the flexibility to tailor your learning to your career goals with the UNE Bachelor of Legal Studies. Benefit from UNE’s niche expertise in regional, rural and remote legal issues and study with expert teachers.

This flexible degree builds your real-world research skills and will open the door to a variety of career opportunities across the private and public sector. Plus, our expertise in online delivery allows you to study in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Why study the Bachelor of Legal Studies with UNE?

Private and public sector organizations depend on individuals with an understanding of the law. If you want to future proof your career with basic legal knowledge and skills in legal reasoning, consider studying the Bachelor of Legal Studies at UNE.

Designed to advance your career opportunities in many sectors, this degree will equip you with insights into the fundamental areas of law, its values and principles, together with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of listed units to match your interests and career aspirations.

The Bachelor of Legal Studies will not only enhance your career prospects, it is also an ideal preparation for further law studies such as the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years).

What makes our course different?

The Bachelor of Legal Studies is crafted by UNE's expert teaching team who have worked extensively in legal practice and understand the opportunities and challenges facing legal practitioners today and into the future. You will have the opportunity to:

Gain insights into the foundations of law, exploring core topics such as procedure law, business law, legal skills and law in context.

Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication and legal research — skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.

Develop the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in a variety of legal careers in research, operations, policy and advocacy.

Hone your skills in communicating in a clear and strategic way, and apply your judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with a legal studies degree.

Learn from the expert teaching team at UNE’s School of Law, the largest law school outside a capital city in Australia with specialist expertise in rural, regional and remote legal issues, not just metropolitan areas.

Use as a springboard to further study in law or exit early with a recognized qualification (providing you meet study requirements).

Use innovative online teaching technology so that you can study fully online to suit your lifestyle. Or study on campus, and take advantage of our dynamic School of Law’s small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified practitioners in the legal field. Year after year, our students award us the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.