Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Course Description

A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on legal theory, principles, and practice. This degree program typically takes three to four years to complete and provides students with a strong foundation in legal knowledge and skills.

Students in a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program typically take courses in a variety of legal topics, including contract law, tort law, criminal law, constitutional law, and administrative law. The program also includes coursework in legal research, legal writing, and advocacy skills to provide students with practical skills for the legal profession.

The honours component of the degree typically involves an independent research project where students conduct original research and produce a thesis. This research component allows students to develop advanced research skills and gain experience in designing, implementing, and presenting a research project.

Upon graduation, students with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree are prepared for a range of careers in the legal profession, including practicing law, working in legal policy or government, or pursuing graduate-level study in law.

Some potential job responsibilities for graduates of a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program include representing clients in legal proceedings, providing legal advice and guidance, drafting legal documents, researching legal issues, and negotiating settlements. These professionals may work for law firms, corporations, government agencies, or non-profit organizations.