1. Bachelor of Laws for School-Leavers New 4 Year Degree
Natalie Klein
Dean, Macquarie Law School

2. 2013 Offerings at Macquarie Law School
Combined LLB programs
Distance LLB program
Age requirement of 21 years, part time only, distance
Graduate LLB
For students already holding a Bachelors degree; available internally and by distance

3. What Stays (Mostly) the Same…
All of the combined degree programs
Though they will now be called double degree programs
There are no changes to the LLB component of these degrees
Internal pathways will exist between the double degree and single degree programs

4. What is Changing The graduate LLB will no longer be available
Last intake: Session 3,
A Juris Doctor will begin as a postgraduate degree in law, replacing the graduate LLB
The distance LLB as a distinct program will become part of the new 4 year LLB program
No age requirement
Part time or full time

5. The New 4 yr LLB
Essentially made up of the existing 72cp LLB, with the addition of a 24 cp qualifying major
Seven qualifying majors available
Allows for a focus on law, but has the advantage of rounding out legal studies with addition of units from other areas to ensure a broader, contextual understanding of the law

6. Our LLB Program Comprised of 15 compulsory units, 9 electives
Includes units required for admission to practice
International Law
PACE
LAW115 is assessed on pass / fail basis to ensure students gain skills needed at outset
These skills and capabilities are scaffolded throughout program
Electives cover diverse areas of law

7. Criminology Available in the BA, BSocSci as well as LLB
Taught with PICT and Sociology
Brings together topics on crime, social control and the legal system
Career paths include:
Criminal law and advocacy
Corrective services and policing
Intelligence and security

8. Public Policy, Law and Governance
Available in the BA as well as LLB
Taught with Dept of Modern History, Politics and International Relations
Focused on politics, law reform, policy development
Career paths include:
Advocacy and lobbying
Government and public sector

9. Environmental Law and Management
Available in the BA as well as LLB
Taught with Dept of Environment and Geography
Encompasses local, national and international environmental law and policy; resource management
Careers include:
Environmental consultant
Advocacy and policy advice at all levels of government

10. International Law and Global Governance
Available in the BA as well as LLB
Taught with Dept of Modern History, Politics and International Relations
Focus on international law and international relations in range of issue areas, as well as Australian law and policy in global context
Careers include:
Advisor in international organisations
Foreign affairs

11. Media, Technology and the Law
Available in the BA as well as LLB
Taught with Faculty of Science and Dept of Media, Music, Communications and Cultural Studies
Provides understanding of legal dimensions to technology and new media in society
Careers include:
Media and technology consultant
Talent manager

12. Commercial and Corporate Law
Available in the LLB only
Taught with the Faculty of Business and Economics
Allows studies in accounting, finance and economics
Careers include:
Policy and business advisors and analysts
Contract managers

13. Social Justice Available in the BA, BSocSci and the LLB
Taught with different departments in the Faculty of Arts
Brings together studies in law, sociology, cultural studies, gender and philosophy
Careers include:
Welfare and social policy advisors and advocates
Strategic campaigner
Public sector roles

14. Why Macquarie?
Still provides interdisciplinarity, but a shorter time commitment overall
PACE is still required
Available internal or by distance
Though not entirely online; there are compulsory oncampus sessions for each unit
Available full time or part time
Rather than two undergraduate degrees in 5 years, students can do the LLB and potentially a 1 year Masters program

15. Compared to other Sydney universities
No equivalents at UNSW or USyd
UTS does straight LLB, which includes practical legal training requirements, but not the breadth of studies
UWS has a straight LLB, but without a defined major so no distinct pathways beyond law and so more narrow

16. Entry Requirements for LLB programs
No prerequisite study at high school
ATAR for double degree programs are 95-96
No advertised ATAR for the new 4 year LLB program, but anticipating 97

17. Pathways – Pre-Law Quota
Admission to the ‘Pre-Law’ Pathway allows students in non-law degrees to undertake introductory law units as a pathway to the Bachelor of Laws.
Students approved for entry to the pre-law pathway will have waivers loaded to allow enrolment in LAW115, LAW104, LAW108, and LAW109.
Upon satisfactory completion of these four units, students may then apply to transfer into either the Bachelor of Laws (96cp Single Award) or a Double Degree with Bachelor of Laws, subject to meting the transfer requirements set out below.

18. Pathways – Pre-Law Quota
New Students (commencing their studies at Macquarie in 2014) who have been admitted to a non-law degree at Macquarie University can apply for admission to the pre-law pathway prior to their first semester of studies if they meet the following criteria:
Minimum ATAR to be established each year. For 2014 intake the minimum ATAR will be 93.
Existing Students already enrolled in a non-law degree at Macquarie must meet the following criteria for entry to the Pre-Law Pathway:
24cp of non-law units including LEX101 or LEX102
GPA 3.0

19. Transfers between Programs
Subject to program requirements, students will be able to transfer between the single LLB to a double degree and from the double degree to the single degree
Which one to choose at the start?
4 yr LLB if set on being a lawyer
Double degree if want more flexibility around choice of units to study

20. Questions?