Law Undergraduate guide 2019 | Page 4

Entry Selection rank ( ATAR + adjustment factors ) + LAT score

The UNSW Law double degree program will provide you with a broader education to increase your understanding of the wider social implications of law . Our studentfocused , interactive teaching approach that emphasises experiential learning , will equip you with analytical and practical skills for a wide range of career opportunities .

Please note : While there is no assumed knowledge for the Bachelor of Laws component of your double degree , there may be assumed knowledge for the non-law component . Please check with the relevant faculty for this detail .

Don ’ t just learn about the law ; put it into action with Australia ’ s leading and largest range of experiential learning opportunities .

UNSW Law prioritises experiential learning , leading the way in innovative legal education . Gain high-level practical experience through exchange and international courses , internships , clinics , and competitions – most of which are credited towards your degree .

Internships and clinics

We encourage our students to experience the law in action through internships and clinics , so you can ‘ trial ’ careers during your studies . It ’ s a great way to put your skills into practice while critically analysing the law and legal system .

Mooting and skills competitions

Hone your public speaking and debating skills through mooting , trial advocacy , client interviewing and negotiation competitions from first year onwards . These competitions provide fantastic experience and insight into being a legal practitioner . You could even argue your case overseas in Vienna or at The Hague as an elective subject !

International exchange

UNSW has one of the biggest student exchange programs of any Australian university , and UNSW Law has direct links with over 80 leading international law schools . UNSW students don ’ t pay any additional tuition fees to the overseas host institution and the courses you complete overseas are credited to your degree .

“ My favourite part of exchange was living independently and immersing myself in a culture I knew nothing about before I arrived . The teaching style at the University of Copenhagen was quite different to UNSW Law – lectures were optional , there was usually no work to be handed in during the semester and most law courses had one final assessment at the end of semester worth 100 %! I gained a lot from these courses , learning and approaching study in a way that I had never done before was extremely rewarding .”

- Cecily Zhu BCom / LLB ‘ 15 Exchange to the University of Copenhagen

Overseas electives

If you ’ re keen to add international experience to your study program , UNSW Law offers two to three week overseas electives . These courses are offered across a range of countries , including the USA , China , Shanghai , Vanuatu , Chile and Switzerland . The courses are elective Law courses and are credited towards your Law degree .

UNSW Law Careers Service

UNSW Law is the first law school in New South Wales to offer an in-house Careers Service exclusively to our students and alumni . This service helps students to recognise their areas of interest and strength , develop their resume and online profile , and hone their interviewing skills , in addition to educating them on employment opportunities and career paths . Visit law . unsw . edu . au / careers .

UNSW Law Society

When you become a student at UNSW Law , you are eligible to join one of the country ’ s most respected student-run law organisations – the UNSW Law Society . This society aims to make your law student experience as diverse and exciting as possible , helping you form new friendships , excel in your studies and develop professional skills , while inspiring a passion for social justice . Visit unswlawsoc . org .