• Students must complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure.
• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (usually 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence.
• It is each student’s responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements, and be aware of academic calendar dates.
• Law courses within the extended minor are subject to change and are dependent on student demand and staff capacity. For more information on  availability, please contact your Program Coordinator.
• LAW400 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution and LAW423 Community Legal Practice should be undertaken at UniSC.

Online with Mandatory Onsite Requirements

This degree has Mandatory Contact Points (‘MCP’) which requires in-person attendance for all students (including online cohorts) throughout the degree. These Mandatory Contact Points ensure that online students will develop the interpersonal, oral, collaboration, and critical legal skills required of them as accredited legal practitioners.

The Mandatory Contact Points are:

LAW100 Introduction to Law: 1 Day of Orientation Week in first semester of study

LAW105 Legal Interpretation and Persuasion: 1 Day of Orientation Week in first semester of study

• The MCPs in Orientation Week are designed to introduce students to UniSC and the law faculty, foster effective study techniques, facilitate interactions with fellow cohort members, and offer a comprehensive preview of their upcoming journey in the Law Program. Both LAW100 and LAW105 have 3-hour attendance requirements and will be recommended to be scheduled on the same day to reduce the disruption to students.

LAW108 Law and Society: Student-nominated week throughout the LAW108 teaching period

• As part of the assessment, students will be required to physically attend class to orally present their ideas on the relevant tutorial material and engage in discussion with other students about those ideas. This MCP builds confidence in oral presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills revolving around the respectful and critical dialogue of ideas.

LAW208 Contracts: Exam Period

• As part of the assessment, students will be required to physically attend class to orally present submissions to a simulated court room. This MCP develops student familiarity with the etiquette and formalities of the court, develops oral presentation skills and the ability to respond to questions posed from the bench.

LAW400 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution: Weeks 1 and 2

• Students must physically attend classes for Weeks 1 and 2 of LAW400 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. This course is a collaborative law firm simulation that requires extensive group work and coordination. Physical attendance is required for the first few weeks while the groups get acquainted, set goals, and delegate tasks. Following this time, attendance is required as mandated by the mutual agreement negotiated collectively by the group.

LAW423 Community Legal Practice: Entire Course

LAW423 Community Legal Practice involves a mandatory work-integrated-learning (WIL) element which requires students to shadow legal practitioners and assist them with their work as they deal with real clients. There is no online option for this course.

WIL notes

LAW423 Community Legal Practice involves a mandatory work-integrated-learning (WIL) element which requires students to shadow two legal practitioners and assist them with their work as they deal with real clients from the local Community Legal Centres. Throughout this course, students will not only learn practical skills required within a real workplace but also face first-hand some of the challenges of legal ethics and legal professional confidentiality. This is a required course and has mandatory attendance points for all cohorts.

In addition, LAW400 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution is a simulated clinic course which requires students to collaborate in fictional firms to solve the legal issues of hypothetical clients, including communicating on behalf of their clients to the opposing side, engaging in disclosure requirements, and maintaining sufficient professionalism in their communications throughout. This is a required course and has mandatory attendance points for all cohorts.

LAW414 Legal Internship allows for students to complete an unpaid internship at a legal firm or legal workplace of interest, such as the Department of Public Prosecutions. This course requires course coordinator approval and sufficient performance in the other WIL courses.