Professor Nick James Executive Dean of Law DISCOVER THE LAW Professor Nick James Executive Dean of Law

OUTLINE WHY STUDY LAW? THE LAW DEGREE THE CHALLENGES STUDYING LAW AT BOND

WHY STUDY LAW?

Why study law? There are many reasons why people choose to study law, including: the intellectual challenge and stimulation; working to uphold the law and improve our legal system; learning how to help others and achieve social justice; and being better placed to make a genuine difference.

Why study law? For many students, it’s all about getting a good job. A law graduate can choose to practice law as: a solicitor, working for a law firm or self-employed; a barrister, self-employed; an ‘in house’ corporate lawyer; or a government lawyer. A law degree is also extremely useful for careers in accounting, foreign affairs, industrial relations, management, politics, journalism and many others.

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Law programs CAREER POST-DEGREE LAW DEGREE PATHWAY High school Bachelor of Laws 8 sem PLT 2 sem Legal professional CAREER POST-DEGREE LAW DEGREE PATHWAY Prior degree Juris Doctor 6 sem PLT 2 sem Legal professional

INTRODUCTORY Legal Foundations A Legal research and reasoning; Legal writing and drafting Legal Foundations B Dispute resolution and collaboration; Oral communication and advocacy; Legal ethics and professionalism Foundations of Public and Criminal Law Legal research and reasoning Foundations of Private Law Legal writing and drafting INTERMEDIATE Contract Law A Dispute resolution and collaboration; Legal ethics and professionalism Contract Law B Oral communication and advocacy Tort Law Criminal Law Oral communication and advocacy; Legal ethics and professionalism Property Law A Property Law B Legal ethics and professionalism; Dispute resolution and collaboration Constitutional Law Administrative Law Corporate Law Equity ADVANCED Evidence Oral communication and advocacy; Legal research and reasoning Civil Dispute Resolution Legal writing and drafting; Dispute resolution and collaboration Legal Profession Legal ethics and professionalism

Corporate and Commercial Law International and Comparative Law Media and Technology Law Contemporary Legal Issues Legal Practice Banking and Finance Law Comparative Corporate Governance (PG) Competition Law Corporate Acquisitions Law (PG) Corporate Governance & Duties of Directors (PG) Corporate Insolvency (PG) Copyright and Entertainment Law Electronic Banking Law Electronic Commerce and the Law Employment and Labour Relations Law Environmental Law Franchising and Small Business Law (PG) Global Investment Banking Law (PG) Information Technology and the Law (PG) Industrial Property Law International Commercial Arbitration (PG) International Contracts (PG) International Emissions Trading Law (PG) Insolvency Law International Financial Systems Law (PG) International Investment & Trade Law (PG) International Trade and Business Law International Trade Law System (PG) Law and Investment in China (PG) Legal Drafting and Conveyancing Media and Telecommunications Law Mining and Natural Resources Law Planning and Development Law Practical Company and Commercial Law (PG) Principles of Corporate Governance Private International Law Startup Law Taxation of Business Entities Taxation of International Business (PG) Taxation Law Technology and Legal Practice Tourism Law White Collar Crime & Serious Fraud Comparative Law Foundations of US Law Global Issues in Intellectual Property (PG) Global Sports Law and Governance (PG) Human Rights Law Immigration Law International Commercial Arbitration International Criminal Law International Environmental Law International Investment International Investment and Trade Law Transactions (PG) International Law International Tourism Law (PG) Law and Society in China Law of Armed Conflict and Peacekeeping Law in the PRC Public International Law: Challenges and Opportunities Electronic Commerce Law Sports Law Animal Law Australian Government & Politics Contemporary Issues in Law and Society International Environment Law Law and Medicine Miscarriages of Justice White Collar Crime and Serious Fraud Advanced Criminal Law Advanced Dispute Resolution Clinical Legal Placement Equitable Remedies Family Law Family Law Legal Practice Clinic Insolvency Law and Practice Law of Succession and Administration of Estates Litigation Clinic Malaysian Law Practice Trial Advocacy

Elective law subjects Postgraduate Canadian Law and Practice International Business and Finance Law Corporate and Commercial Law and Practice Dispute Resolution Legal Practice Canadian Administrative Law Canadian Constitutional Law Canadian Criminal Law and Procedure Foundations of Canadian Law Common Law and Legal Skills Comparative Corporate Governance Global Investment Banking Law Global Intellectual Property Law Global Sports Law and Governance Information Technology and the Law International Commercial Arbitration International Contracts International Environmental Law International Emissions Trading Law International Financial Systems Law International Tourism Law International Investment and Trade Law Law and Investment in China Public International Law: Challenges and Opportunities Taxation of International Business Corporate Acquisitions Law Franchising and Small Business Law Insolvency Law and Practice International Investment Transactions Practical Company and Commercial Law Principles of Corporate Governance Startup Law Technology and Legal Practice Dispute Resolution: Practice and Procedure Dispute Resolution: Theories and Principles Mediation Negotiation Trial and Appellate Advocacy Advanced Criminal Law Advanced Dispute Resolution Clinical Legal Placement Employment and Labour Relations Law Equitable Remedies Family Law Family Law Legal Practice Clinic Law of Succession and Administration of Estates Law and Medicine Legal Drafting and Conveyancing Litigation Clinic Malaysian Law and Practice Taxation Law Taxation of Business Entities Trial Advocacy Elective law subjects Postgraduate

Law specialisations MASTER OF LAWS BACHELOR OF LAWS CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY LAW CONTEMPORARY LEGAL ISSUES LEGAL PRACTICE CANADIAN LAW AND PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW AND PRACTICE DISPUTE RESOLUTION JURIS DOCTOR

THE CHALLENGES The transition into law school A new language A new way of thinking Developing new skills Wellbeing and resilience A changing profession How to begin a discussion on teaching and learning needs with law academics, what issues to be aware of. Summarise current issues in law education such as the first year experience for students and  TLOs, and the impact on course delivery and changing requirements of student materials and textbooks.

Studying Law at Bond

SNAPSHOT The Faculty first opened in May 1989. We will celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2019. With nearly 110 law teachers and only 900 students we have one of the lowest student / staff ratios in Australia. The Faculty of Law cohort is approximately 54% female and 46% male, although this varies from year to year. The Faculty has close to a 50/50 split between domestic and international students. Most of our international students come from Canada, with many students from China, Malaysia, France, and Germany. According to the national surveys published on the QILT website, Bond University is ranked number one in Australia for quality of teaching and the overall student experience.

BOND LAW Exceptional teachers Global alumni Personal attention International experience Accelerated program Research culture Professional emphasis Clinical opportunities World-class facilities Technology enhanced learning

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