Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (4-Yr Degree)
Course Overview
A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a four-year degree that equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates. The Honours year has two functions at UOW; as an in-depth project at the end of undergraduate study, and as a bridge between undergraduate study and advanced research. Studying Honours gives you: Training in research skills and information systems (archives, the Library, databases, electronic research networks) The ability to present complex ideas verbally and in writing The opportunity to work closely with a supervisor and prepare a major project to meet critical deadlines Experience in devising, researching and writing up an individual topic of study in an extended format We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience. We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.
