L3009 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Global Studies

Non- school leavers: Monash applicants

Applicants who have partially completed an undergraduate degree must have completed the equivalent of one semester (24 points) or more of a recognised university degree and no more than the equivalent of two years of full time study (96 point); and achieved a distinction average or better across all the university units, irrespective of discipline. The distinction average is a minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission, and the average will then be the basis for ranking candidates as part of a competitive selection process.

Non-School leavers: External applicants

Applicants who have partially completed an undergraduate degree must have completed the equivalent of one year (48 points) or more of a recognised university degree and no more than the equivalent of two years of full time study (96 points); and achieved a distinction average or better across all the university units, irrespective of discipline. The distinction average is a minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission, and the average will then be the basis for ranking candidates as part of a competitive selection process.

Graduate entry requirements: 

Non-law graduates considering a career in the law are only eligible to apply for the Juris Doctor. The Faculty of Law does not accept single unit enrolments for undergraduate studies, except for cross institutional enrolments or for law graduates returning to complete units in order to practise in Victoria.

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Monash Level C, that is: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 6.5); or Pearson Test of English (Academic):  score of 65 overall with no band lower than 58; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 94 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 24, Listening: 20, Reading: 19 and Speaking: 20; or Equivalent approved English test

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You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of flagship rich educational experiences. These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited in place of your discipline specific electives (up to 6 credit points) if approved by the faculty, or alternatively utilising your free electives. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available.*

*If you are enrolled in a double degree there may be space available in the non-science side of your double degree to undertake flagship rich educational experiences. For information on eligible double degree combinations please see Flagship Rich Educational Experiences.

Admission to practise: Disciplinary reports

You should note that a domestic applicant applying for admission to practise law in Victoria is required by the Legal Profession Uniform Admissions Rule 2015 to provide to the Victorian Legal Admissions Board:

• a report from the University disclosing any disciplinary action taken against the student during the course.
• a statutory declaration stating that the applicant has made full written disclosure of "every matter which a reasonable applicant would consider that the Board might regard as not being favourable to the applicant". This may include an incident of academic or general misconduct, even if it did not lead to disciplinary action.

The Victorian Legal Admissions Board will consider these matters in assessing whether the applicant is a "fit and proper person to be admitted to the legal profession".

This course is designed for students who aspire to be leaders in creating social change. Combining global studies with studies in law will give you the skill set to understand the complex challenges facing cultures and communities around the world and the opportunity to apply your knowledge to affect change.

You will acquire a solid foundation in the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system and the research, analytical and communication skills of the legal profession. With Global Studies you have the opportunity to develop your capabilities and apply them in practical and professional real life contexts.

Through this combination, you will broaden your horizons through a range of international experiences.