QUT LAW SOCIETY
LEGAL CAREERS COMMERCIAL LAW
ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING LAW
Commercial law focuses on the laws that govern sales, merchandising and other types of commerce. It also governs the businesses and individuals who participate in those activities.
Environmental law is the amalgamation of treaties, regulations, statutes, conventions and case law that govern how humans interact with the natural environment.
Types of law: contract law, data protection, employment law, corporate law and IP law.
Types of law: environmental, planning, criminal, administrative and public, human rights, tort and property.
Choose this if you have: an interest in business practices and a willingness to understand how businesses operate, confidence to undertake new challenges, good ability to liaise with clients and colleagues.
CONSUMER LAW
Choose this area if you have: good research skills and the ability to be pragmatic when applying the law to a client’s specific situation.
FAMILY LAW
Consumer law focuses on the different legislative acts designed to ensure that goods and services providers meet their obligations.
Family law is helping clients navigate divorces, property settlement, post-separation arrangements, financial agreements, child support disputes and agreements.
Types of law: contract, statutory, some tort law.
Types of law: family, tax, tort, contract, property, trusts and estates and insolvency.
Choose this if you have: an interest in business, the ability to adapt to rapidly changing legislation and case law and good team work skills.
CRIMINAL LAW
Criminal law is the enforcement of relevant criminal legislation. Generally lawyers are broken into defence lawyers and prosecution lawyers. Types of law: statutory, criminal law. Choose this if you have: strong skills in advocacy, an interest in the impact of law on individuals and the wider community and the ability to empathise and build trust with clients.
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Choose this area if you have: the ability to deal with people in stressful situations, the capacity to be empathetic, good negotiation skills and the ability to think on your feet.
