Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism)

This double degree in Law and Politics & Journalism is your gateway to many rewarding careers in law, politics, or journalism. Many lawyers pursue political careers, but studying the law also equips you to become a policy adviser in state or Federal Government. In addition, our Bachelor of Laws degree is an accredited degree for admission to legal practice. It covers underlying legal and ethical principles and explains how they are applied in legal practice.Being part of the School of Law is an enriching and enjoyable experience. As a student, you will be in a small class (for the last few years, our average class size has been 31 students) and have access to academics outside of class. Inspired by the caring Catholic ethos which runs through the School of Law, academics are committed to quality teaching and providing excellent pastoral care to each student. The University aims to give students every opportunity to fulfil their potential as a student and be inspired to go out into the community and make a difference.The Notre Dame Law degree has a particular focus on the basic building blocks of the law (the so-called “Priestley” subjects) and on developing practical skills such as public speaking, advocacy, alternative dispute resolution and commercial practice skills. Through our mentoring and internship programs, students have many opportunities to experience the law in practice. All your lecturers have substantial experience in legal practice (either as solicitors, Canon law or environmental law experts, barristers or judges). This allows each student to learn the Principles of law and how they apply in legal practice.

Entry requirements WAApplicants with recent Secondary Education IndicatFoure ATAR,Selection Rank of Seventy OR International Baccalaureate IB score of TwoFFoure Applicants with Higher Education Successful completion of Four subjects at an undergraduate level or higher OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program TPP, or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP Applicants with Vocational Education and Training VET study Successful completion of AQF Certificate Four or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation RTO Applicants with Work and Life Experience Entry requirements NSW Applicants with recent Secondary Education Prescribed ATAR,Selection Rank OR EquFouralent International Baccalaureate IB score Applicants with Higher Education Successful completion of Two subjects at an undergraduate level or higher OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program TPP, or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP Entry requirements NSW Applicants with recent Secondary Education Prescribed ATAR,Selection Rank OR EquFouralent International Baccalaureate IB scoreEntry requirements NSWAcademic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly your non-academic achievements such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and or community involvement as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this. Applicants with recent Secondary Education Prescribed ATAR or Selection Rank Equivalent International Baccalaureate IB scoreSelection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors Applicants with Higher EducationSuccessful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higherSuccessful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program TPP or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP. Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit Advanced Standing