Overview
Are you looking to work within the justice and legal sector? This degree offers insight into the social, political and ethical aspects of law within Australia and other countries and develops skills in law and alternative dispute resolution practices. You'll be prepared for employment in private law firms, government, corporations, tribunals, courts, NGOs and community legal services.
You will gain knowledge and skills in legal research and practice, critical thinking, policy analysis, civil and criminal law, international human rights and alternative dispute resolution processes. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the legal system and become better quipped to create a more just and responsible world.
Career
Graduates work in administration and research within a legal context or as human rights and community workers in government and non-government agencies, or progress to further studies in law, mediation and negotiation.
Employment opportunities are primarily in the paralegal field for roles as dispute resolution professionals, and in policy positions in:
- private firms
- government departments
- corporations
- legal aid
- council legal offices
- tribunals
- activist organisations
- community legal services
Careers
- paralegal
- indigenous services liaison
- youth justice officer
- legal aid
- law clerk
- victim support officer
- legal policy officer
- counselor
- judge’s associate
- case manager.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum 70% average (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognized post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
