The Australian legal system is based on common law, originally developed in the United Kingdom to promote equality before the law. A legal career, though, is much more than learning about 'law' and legal 'rules'. Whatever legal profession you choose, you'll need a sound understanding of our legal system and its social and international context, the ability to resolve ethical and complex legal issues and to communicate to a range of audiences. The Bachelor of Laws delivers a solid and highly practical legal education for an extensive range of legal work. You will cultivate reasoning and critical skills to analyse and articulate appropriate and original responses to often complex matters. You will also learn how to investigate, evaluate and interpret legal research and communicate legal concepts effectively. This degree is highly practical and focuses on developing your research skills, written and oral communication, negotiation, drafting and advocacy skills and helps align your strengths to specific career paths. We have a range of electives to help you do that, many of which reflect the school's expertise in a range of areas including ocean law. We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school which requires you to complete a legal internship as part of your degree. This means you get to apply your legal knowledge to real life situations as part of your degree. What you will study: A UOW Law degree provides the flexibility to choose from a range of specialisations and offers 14 double degree options. Graduates gain a thorough foundational knowledge of the intricacies of the Australian legal system and how it fits within the global framework. This degree consists entirely of Law subjects with an extensive range of electives. You are required to complete a compulsory 20-day work placement to complete your degree.

Overview of careers: Barrister Commercial Lawyer Criminal Defence Lawyer Diplomat Environmental Lawyer Government Lawyer In-House Legal Adviser Intellectual Property Lawyer Legal Consultant Magistrate Media Lawyer Policy Adviser Politician Prosecutor Research Officer Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre.