James Cook University Law School
Program Overview - Bachelor of Laws
| University and Faculty: | James Cook University (JCU) Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
| Program: | Bachelor of Laws |
| University Location: | Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| City Population: | 130,000 |
| Student Population: | 14,000 |
| Campus Location: | Townsville, Queensland |
| Program Duration: |
Bachelor of Laws: four years
Graduate-entry stream of the Bachelor of Laws: three years |
| Semester Intake: | February or July each year |
| Next Intake: | July 2012 and February 2013 |
| Est. Annual Tuition: | $22,000 AUD (2013) |
| Entry Requirements: | completion of a high school diploma; minimum 70% average based on the best six Grade 12 subjects as a percentage. |
The James Cook University Law School aims to produce multi-skilled, versatile and ethical graduates. The JCU Law program prepares students for the practice of law and also for work and service to a broad range of sectors. The school seeks to do that by imparting a strong appreciation both of the rule of law and role of law in its social, economic, environmental and political contexts. Students are enabled to understand the significance of the law for ensuring stable government, economic prosperity and the protection and preservation of individual and cultural rights and the protection of the environment. Further, JCU's School of Law aims to empower students by instilling core skills for life. These include a capacity for lifelong learning, an ability to critically evaluate, a strong ethical commitment, strong analytical and problem solving skills, good written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
The School of Law at JCU provides students with a solid foundation in traditional law subjects, along with an exciting and broad-ranging elective program. The school is proud of its community links and is strongly supported by the local profession, with a variety of sponsorships from leading local firms. JCU law graduates benefit from a practical approach and an understanding of modern society and they are highly prized by the legal profession.
Scholarships
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OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Nicole Buchanan
