Flinders University Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice Overview

Flinders University’s Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice program in Australia will enable you to acquire a range of practical and transferable skills and knowledge which will qualify you to practice law, or to work in a range of other interesting areas relating to social justice, human rights, or commerce.

Learning from highly experienced and passionate teaching staff, students of Flinders Law School in Australia will develop an understanding of the historical development and context of Australian law and gain the ability to critically evaluate it. By the final year at Flinders Law School, students will have acquired the skills and knowledge which will allow them to analyze, reason, research, advocate, interview, negotiate and work in teams.

In addition to this solid theoretical grounding the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice offered at Flinders University has embedded within it the necessary legal practice skills which ensure that you are exposed to real world work experiences and are career-ready from the moment you graduate.

Flinders University’s Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice contain a high proportion of compulsory topics that are required to enter legal practice. Flinders Law School integrates legal skills components that form the foundation of your professional training program within some of the compulsory topics. These include interviewing, oral advocacy, negotiating and drafting documents.

As students get to the end of Flinders Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice they can choose to graduate earlier with a Bachelor of Laws if you do not wish to complete the legal practice training component of the program. Those wanting to enter legal practice spend most of their last year taking professional training topics including a 225-hour placement in a legal office.

The Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) contains many compulsory topics covering the major areas of law. Practical skills are developed from the beginning of the course and are linked to compulsory topics. The range of option topics allows you to develop specialist interests. To qualify for Flinders University’s Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours), a student must complete 144 units, comprising 90 units of compulsory topics, 22.5 units of legal practice core topics, 22.5 units of option topics and a 9-unit dissertation topic.

Why study Law at Flinders University in Australia?

This course:

• allows you to qualify to practise as a barrister or solicitor without having to pay extra for the compulsory Professional Legal Training component
• is modern, friendly, accessible and, most importantly, highly regarded by the legal profession
• consistently scores in the top band in surveys of student satisfaction
• is designed to foster independent learning techniques and teach the critical analysis of legal material and the development of legal skills.

What Attracts Canadians to Flinders University in Australia

• Ranked in the Top 400 universities globally
• Ranked #71 of the top 100 universities under 50 years of age
• #9 in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 cities in the World to visit
• #5 Best student city in the world (Global Liveability Survey 2013)
• More affordable than most Australian cities
• 91% student satisfaction with level of support

Professional Recognition in Canada

Successful completion of Flinders University’s Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice satisfies the academic and professional requirements underpinning eligibility to be admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the State of South Australia.

Graduates of Flinders University’s Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted.

KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the legal profession in Canada. Contact KOM Consultants for more information

All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

Flinders University latest news

Diving Into The Secret Lives Of Sharks

Diving into the secret lives of sharks

 

The ‘secret lives’ of South Australia’s white sharks is set to be revealed by a new research project led by one of Australia’s prominent shark researchers, ’s Dr Charlie Huveneers.

The leader of the Southern Shark Ecology Group, Dr Huveneers is specifically looking at white shark predatory strategies and whether shark cage-diving affects the behaviour of sharks at South Australia’s Neptune Islands, the only location where white shark cage-diving takes place in Australia. …

Flinders University’s Award Winning Plaza

‘s Award Winning Plaza

Lendlease, the contractor behind ’s remarkable new Plaza and Student Hub, has been recognised in the Australian Institute of Building’s 2016 SA Excellence in Building Awards.

congratulates Matthew Gooding, the project’s Construction Manager, and his team who took home the Professional Excellence Award for their role in the redevelopment, recognising an outstanding effort to transform the Bedford Park campus in just a little over a year.

Mr Gooding says the Student Hub presented unique challenges for the local team who worked within the operating university with thousands of students. …

Flinders University – Top 50 University Worldwide

– Top 50 University Worldwide

is proud to be ranked in the top 50 universities under 50 years old worldwide by the Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling says being named among the Top 50 of the world’s best young universities reflects Flinders’ commitment to high calibre research and education.

“It’s fantastic recognition of our achievements during our first 50 years as we plan to build on our strengths into the future,” Professor Stirling says. …

KOM on YouTube

Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …

Destination Adelaide video

Destination Adelaide

Study Adelaide has produced a fantastic new video which follows the journey of four international students upon their arrival, through their study and life in Adelaide and beyond.

KOM Consultants is the Canadian Application Centre for three universities located in Adelaide, Australia.  Contact KOM today to start your application to any of these schools.

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