2014 UOW Law Discipline Book

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A UOW law degree provides the flexibility to choose from a range of specialisations, and includes 15 double degree options. We also teach a range of practical skills that complement traditional legal study, and are the only Australian University that requires all of our law students to undertake an internship as part of their degree.

A UOW law degree can take you anywhere; the destination is up to you.

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five reasons to study LAW at UOW 1. We support you

4. We give you options

When you start your law degree at UOW, you will be supported by a teaching team that is committed to ensuring that your transition from school to University is as smooth as possible. Your class size will be limited to 25 students, and you’ll share classes with the same group of students in the first year of your degree. This unique approach gives you greater access to teaching staff, and will help you foster social and learning networks that you can draw on right through to graduation and beyond.

If you’re looking to combine another discipline with your law degree, UOW offers 15 double degree options to law students. Combining Law with a complementary study area gives you the advantage of legal knowledge that you can apply in real world situations. The legal system underpins our entire society, and a good lawyer recognises how the law affects people’s lives. Understanding the legal implications of a situation will give you a distinct advantage in a competitive global marketplace. At UOW law we’re passionate about social justice and making a difference; we encourage you to explore your interest areas and help you carve out your own career options.

2. We provide a great experience Our students love law and they love studying law at UOW. In the 2013 Australian Law Student Satisfaction Survey*, sponsored by the College of Law and the Law Council of Australia, UOW scored some outstanding results. Of the 35 Law Schools in Australia, UOW law was ranked third overall, and: Ranked 1ST nationally for campus life Ranked 2ND for career support, and student wellbeing Ranked 3RD for overall satisfaction and study experience *survivelaw.com, October 2013

5. We give you the bigger picture You can learn from talented staff who are undertaking ground-breaking legal work and research around the globe. We have several research centres including the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) and the Legal Intersections Research Centre (LIRC), that will open your horizons and demonstrate how you can make your own mark.

3. We give you practical skills and experience UOW law degrees are underpinned by a unique skills program that complements your study of substantive law, preparing you for entry into the workforce. The practical skills we teach include:

Legal Research and Writing Advocacy Skills Drafting Skills Communication Skills Dispute Management Skills

We believe that practical experience is a vital part of legal training, and are the only Law School in Australia that requires all students to complete a work placement (legal internship) as part of their law degree. At UOW, a legal internship is not simply ‘work experience’; it is an opportunity to apply your legal knowledge to real life situations.

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Learn from the best – Our Teaching Staff

DR JULIA QUILTER SENIOR LECTURER

Dr Julia Quilter is a leading researcher and commentator on the role of criminal law in response to alcohol-fuelled violence.

Recognised internationally for her work, her research on the legal response to ‘one punch’ fatalities has provided a valuable evidence-based perspective on what is often an emotionallycharged and highly politicised topic.

Dr Quilter joined UOW in 2010 with extensive experience as a solicitor and barrister. She was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in 2000 and as a barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW and High Court of Australia in 2002. Dr Quilter specialised in criminal and coronial law at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office, and has appeared in the High Court of Australia, the NSW Court of Appeal and the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. She currently teaches criminal law in the Bachelor of Laws LLB degree program and is a member of the School of Law’s Legal Intersections Research Centre.

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JOHN LITTRICH SENIOR LECTURER

John Littrich was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of NSW in 1989 and High Court of Australia in 1990. Between 1989 and 2002 his primary field of practice was litigation, and he has also worked as an Industrial Relations Advisor with the NSW Coal Association.

Mr Littrich then became a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law in 1999, and began teaching at UOW in 2002. He is currently the Litigation Co-ordinator of our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice course as well as Coordinator of Families Children and Welfare and Advanced Family Law subjects. He oversees the Legal Internship Program, ensuring our graduates are equipped with the attributes employers are looking for.

“The Legal Internship Program is unique to the UOW School of Law. It gives students the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in their LLB studies to a work environment and to observe both the connections and the gaps between the law in theory and the law in practice.

Students undertake their internships in a wide range of legal environments including government bodies such as the Department of Public Prosecutions, Legal Aid, community and specialist legal centres, private corporations and private law firms large and small. This type of experience is invaluable and gives our graduates a great advantage in terms of workplace readiness.”

PROFESSOR GREGORY ROSE PROFESSOR OF LAW

Professor Gregory Rose is an international law expert with research interests in its applications to counter-terrorism and to environmental protection. He teaches across these areas as well as Administrative Law at UOW. Professor Rose and colleague Professor Martin Tsamenyi were invited to give their recommendations on how to crack down on crimes at sea at a joint conference being held by INTERPOL and the UN Environment Program in Kenya in November 2013.

Professor Rose said in an interview that “we need international treaties, similar to those in place to combat terrorism, trafficking and organised crime, which encourage countries to implement national laws and work together to criminalise crimes at sea”.

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Features

UOW SCHOOL OF LAW JUDGE IN RESIDENCE - THE HON. TERRY BUDDIN SC The Hon Terry Buddin SC is the UOW School of Law Judge in Residence. Professor Buddin joined UOW in July 2012 as Professor and Director of the post graduate criminal law program. He served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of NSW from 2002 to 2012. Before retiring from the Supreme Court, Professor Buddin was widely regarded as one of the leading criminal lawyers on the Court, both as a trial judge and as a judge sitting on the Court of Criminal Appeal.

He practised extensively in criminal law and related areas as both a solicitor and a barrister and co-authored a leading criminal law book that became the standard case book for students and practitioners. He took silk in 1996 and held the following statutory appointments: Director of Public Prosecutions (ACT), Senior Public Defender (NSW) and Crown Advocate (NSW).

In October 2013 he served as an Acting Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. In that capacity, he was part of a Bench which delivered judgment in one of that State’s most high profile murder cases.

Professor Buddin presents guest lectures and master classes to law students giving them direct access to a highly regarded legal professional.

THE GOLDRING LECTURE AND SCHOLARSHIP UOW honours its Foundation Dean, Jack Goldring (1943-2009), with the Goldring Lecture. In 2013, the Hon. Michael Kirby (AC CMG) delivered this lecture and awarded the first Goldring Memorial Scholarship to a UOW Law student for their commitment to social justice.

Rachel Kalmanidis was awarded the Scholarship, and plans to use it to kick-start her legal career with a number of internships in the social justice sector.

UOW LAW STUDENTS SOCIETY Nathan Johnston is an ambitious student in his fourth year of a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) at UOW. As President of the UOW Law Students’ Society (UOWLSS), a student-run group that supports and represents UOW Law students, he plays an active role helping fellow students succeed in their studies and become more involved in University life.

Since forming in 1991, the UOWLSS has grown into one of the largest and the most active societies on campus. It focusses on events and functions that help students build their legal skills, network with legal professionals, and form important networks.

Nathan originally joined the UOWLSS as the First Year Representative, and then held a number of positions on the Committee before becoming President. “I got involved with the UOWLSS because I could see how their activities directly enhance UOW’s law students’ employability.

We’ve just kicked off a first year mentoring program and a new publication that allows law students to debate issues affecting social justice, which has had a huge take-up. Social justice is a big driver for me personally.”

Nathan hopes to follow his passion for social justice with a role at the Australian Law Reform Commission. “As Law students we are the future leaders of our communities.

The UOWLSS therefore has an obligation to provide its members with means to give back to the community and to pursue what they are passionate about”.

See cover photo of Nathan participating in mock trials at UOW.

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Anna Zhou BACHELOR OF LAWS / BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (2011)

Anna Zhou has always had a passion for the law, and knew that with a strong knowledge of our legal system she would have a huge range of career options when she graduated.

“I started at National Australia Bank in a graduate program, and now work as an Analyst in a product development role. Every day I go to work I am doing something different. I might be preparing project plans, undertaking competitor analysis, or delivering a presentation on forecast growth for our existing products.

The research and analytical skills I learnt through my law degree have been invaluable. Being able to understand the research process and to articulate those findings in a precise and persuasive manner, while at the same time remaining objective, are critical. It’s really important to figure out what you enjoy and what your strengths and weaknesses are, and chose a degree to complement that. The flexibility that I found at UOW has helped me get to where I am today.”

Dr James Goudkamp Bachelor of Science (Distinction) / Bachelor of Laws (Hons), 2003

James Goudkamp came to his university studies via a slightly unconventional route, leaving high school at the end of Year 10. He later enrolled in a University Entrance Course at UOW College, and then a law degree at UOW. “My father is a lawyer and I suspect that being exposed to his work piqued my interest in the law. I did a substantial amount of work experience in his office before I commenced my studies, but it was at UOW that I was trained in all of the essential skills that lawyers need. I was taught how to find relevant materials. More importantly, I learned how to reason and argue.”

“After I graduated, I joined the Faculty of Law as an Associate Lecturer before undertaking an associateship with the Hon Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG of the High Court of Australia. This led me to Oxford where I pursued postgraduate study, and I’m now an Associate Professor in the Oxford Law Faculty. My path has shown me that hard work always pays dividends, and that there are usually no short cuts to success in one’s professional life.”

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PRACTISING LAW & ACCREDITATION By completing your Law degree at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer, subject to the completion of practical legal training. Each Australian state or territory has its own requirements for admission as a lawyer, including the completion of an approved law degree and the subsequent completion of an approved course of practical legal training. In NSW, practical legal training must be approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board.

Bachelor of Laws (and Double Degrees) ATAR 92 Duration 4 years (Bachelor of Laws)

5 years (Double Degrees)

6 years (Engineering-Law Double Degree) Starts Autumn (February) Location Wollongong UAC Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws: 751201

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws: 751200

Bachelor of Business Information Systems – Bachelor of Laws: 751214

Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws: 751202

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Laws: 751210

Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws: 751203

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws: 751204

Bachelor of Economics and Finance – Bachelor of Laws: 721216

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Laws: 751208

Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws: 751213

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws: 751212

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Laws: 751211

Bachelor of Laws: 756100

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry): 756101

Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws: 751206

Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws: 751207

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws: 751215 CRICOS

Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) – 4 year degree option: 055107A Bachelor of Laws (Graduates Only) – 3 year degree option: 004339G Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws: 078315C Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws: 004340C Bachelor of Business Information Systems – Bachelor of Laws: 072570C Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws: 003683K Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Laws: 049643E Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws: 012093B Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws: 005068F Bachelor of Economics & Finance – Bachelor of Laws: 078323C Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Laws: 036465C Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws: 069492E Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws: 069060G Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Laws: 058981A Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws: 005069E Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws: 006872C Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws: 029274B

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The Bachelor of Laws program at UOW is designed to equip students with practical skills such as legal research, written and oral communication, dispute management, negotiation, drafting and advocacy skills. It offers a wide variety of Law electives giving you a flexible qualification aligned to your strengths and interests and the profession you would like to work in.

UOW Law degrees offer a multitude of career options. Choosing a double degree opens up even more opportunities. The legal systems underpin our entire society and a good lawyer understands the contexts in which the law operates, and how it affects people’s lives.

4-YEAR DEGREE OPTION Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) go.uow.edu.au/blaws

3-YEAR DEGREE OPTION Bachelor of Laws (Graduates Only) go.uow.edu.au/blaws-grad

DOUBLE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/barts-blaws With many majors to choose from in the Bachelor of Arts, this is one of our most popular double degrees. This combination provides the foundation for a career in an extensive range of legal work. With modern languages, media studies, philosophy, politics and more, every Arts specialisation is relevant in legal contexts.

of the media landscape and the ability to specialise in areas such as International Studies and Digital Media.

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-blaws

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Law cannot be fully understood if you only know legal rules.

Studying law with computer science allows you to recognise how law functions in technical contexts. This combination enables students to offer specialist legal knowledge and skills across the ever changing Information Communication and Technology (ICT) industry.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PSYCHOLOGY) BACHELOR OF LAWS

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS – BACHELOR OF LAWS

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Professional skills in law and psychological science will open the door to many exciting career options with employment opportunities in the private and public sectors. Some areas include education, community legal services and public interest advocacy groups.

This degree allows you to combine studies in creative writing, music, graphic design, visual arts or theatre with studies in law.

Many lawyers find that knowledge of the arts and the media is extremely useful in their practice. It can lead to a career defending and promoting free press and artistic expression. The creative industries is a rapidly growing sector across the world, law contributes to understanding the legal complexities of production, ownership, curation and entrepreneurship.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY) – BACHELOR OF LAWS

The difference between the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is in the electives. The Psychology component of each degree is identical. The Science degree can give you a stronger background in the biological basis of human behaviour while the Arts degree allows you to gain a wider understanding of the human experience. This variation lets you pursue your personal interests, and opens up different options for combining your studies with other disciplines.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bbis-blaws Integrating information systems in the workplace doesn’t just open up new avenues of commerce, they create many new legal challenges and opportunities. To meet these challenges, graduates are equipped to understand the legal, technical and commercial implications of emerging technologies, and what it takes to design and implement them.

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-blaws In a complex global economy, this degree prepares graduates for a variety of careers that combine business and law giving you a legal perspective to modern business practise. Students can choose from 14 Commerce majors and be accredited professionally in legal practices and relevant commerce majors.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bcms-blaws This degree prepares students to engage with global media and communications. It provides students with a deep understanding

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/beconfin-blaws This degree combines law with the study of theory, policies, practices and institutions of both the domestic and global economy at micro and macro levels. Graduates are able to identify and apply the tools of analysis to a wide range of economic issues, including the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the environment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. You will also develop expertise in the ways individuals, businesses and other organisations raise, allocate and use financial resources.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/beng-blaws Engineering is a truly global profession, and enjoys an interesting and complex relationship with the law. The creative problemsolving skills of engineering complement the communication and analytical skills of law. This creates a uniquely capable, practical minded and adaptable graduate with international possibilities.

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/binfotech-blaws This degree combination gives students a highly competitive edge and strong understanding of both areas, and allows you to recognise how the law functions in different social, modern, political and economic contexts. Given the ever-changing

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Information Technology landscape, graduates with these skills are highly sought after.

BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bistud-blaws Graduates gain the skills necessary to identify legal situations that go beyond national boundaries. The program is ideal for students interested in the study, analysis and appreciation of the diversity of the global community, and how this diversity might affect our systems of law.

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bjour-blaws Students gain skills in intellectual property law and media and highly developed communication and research skills. As part of this degree, students are expected to undertake an internship working as a journalist while forming your portfolio. You will understand what it is like to work in a newsroom environment, produce publishable or broadcast standard work to deadlines, and develop the skills required to start work as a competent lawyer and journalist.

BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bmath-blaws Lawyers and mathematicians often need to analyse complex principles in order to solve problems, and prepare thorough and well thought-out solutions. This degree combination helps students develop their ability to interpret data and predict consequential actions, while remaining acutely aware of the context in which they arise.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF LAWS go.uow.edu.au/bsci-blaws

You can combine a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Science in areas including environmental science, biological science, chemistry or human geography. Graduates address issues such as environmental planning, or the legal implications of introducing new technology. Graduates may choose to specialise in one specific area of science or choose to work in corporate advisory roles around social responsibility.

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how to apply To apply for the Bachelor of Laws or a double degree you need to have the degree listed as a preference with the University Admission Centre (UAC). More information on this process can be found on the UAC website at uac.edu.au UOW also has special entry options for current Year 12 students. These include Early Admissions, Alternative Entry, Local and Regional Bonus Points and Points to UOW schemes. For more information contact UniAdvice: uniadvice@uow.edu.au

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The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (May 2014); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of enquiry for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E