Monash University Law School
Program Overview - Bachelor of Laws
| University and Faculty: | Monash University Faculty of Law |
| Program: | Bachelor of Laws |
| University Location: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| City Population: | 3.7 million |
| Student Population: | 54,000 |
| Campus Location: | Clayton and Monash University Law Chambers, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Program Duration: | four years |
| Semester Intake: | February and July each year |
| Next Intake: | July 2012 and February 2013 |
| Est. Annual Tuition: | $29,500 AUD (2012) |
| Entry Requirements: | completion of a high school diploma; minimum 85% average based on the best six Grade 12 subjects |
The Monash University Law School is one of the largest and most prestigious law schools in Australia, providing legal education and training to more than 2,700 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The quality of the law school at Monash University is reflected in its alumni, many of whom hold prominent positions around the world, both inside and outside of the legal profession. In Victoria alone, Monash law graduates hold some of the most senior judicial positions in this state.
The faculty's expert teaching staff contributes a mix of specialist knowledge and international experience. Nine current staff members have won the Monash Vice-Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching, more than any other faculty in the university. The faculty also draws on the expertise of industry professionals and international guest lecturers to ensure its programs remain relevant in a changing global climate.
The Monash Bachelor of Laws and associated double degrees provide students with the highest standard of legal education and training. A Monash Law degree will be a valuable commodity, providing a springboard for a wide range of careers in legal practice and many other career pathways. As a law student at Monash, students have the opportunity to study a semester at the Monash campus in Prato, located near Florence in Italy, undertake international internships or obtain practical legal training in two community legal centres, where students work with real clients and real cases.
Scholarships
Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!
OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Nicole Buchanan
