Be a formidable force in the courtroom by focusing your talent for law on the compelling area of forensics, where you’ll be able to apply your scientific knowledge in the areas of crime investigation and the analytical preparation of evidence. This course will help you achieve a fully accredited Law Degree (preparing you for work as a solicitor or barrister) which is recognised by the Supreme Courts of the ACT and NSW, and will give you articulation pathways that may lead to your admission on a career-smashing overseas assignment. You will be able to demonstrate broad theoretical and technical knowledge in the application of science in legal matters, cross-examine witnesses, transmit knowledge to judges and juries and master forensic biology and chemistry. Career paths? How about state and federal law enforcement agencies, DNA testing labs, quarantine services or in medical and research services? Insightful, indeed! Combine a Bachelor of Forensic Studies / Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will: qualify as a practising lawyer be able to demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in forensic science or in the application of science to legal matters be able to cross-examine expert witnesses across a range of forensic disciplines be able to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to those involved in the legal system including judges and juries master forensic biology and chemistry for criminal investigations learn analytical techniques for collecting and examining trace evidence.

Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Forensic Studies / Bachelor of Laws graduates in a range of sectors, including in: The Police Force State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Government and Private Forensic and Drug Detection Labs DNA Testing Labs Customs and Quarantine Services Environmental Protection Agencies Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Analytical Industries Medical Diagnostic Labs Hospitals and Corporate Business that provide Forensic, Medical or Research Services.