Professional recognition of courses - Faculty of Law
The Bachelor of Laws courses at Monash University (including all double degrees) are accredited for the purpose of admission to practice as a barrister or solicitor in the state of Victoria. The courses are also accepted for admission in many other Australian and international jurisdictions including Singapore and Malaysia.
Council of Legal Education (CoLE) requirements for admission to practice
The Council of Legal Education (CoLE) is responsible for the accreditation of law qualifications in Victoria and the administration of the Legal Practice (Admission) Rules 1999. These rules state that to be admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor in the state of Victoria, applicants must have completed a tertiary qualification(s) in Australia which includes:
(a) the equivalent of at least three years of full time study of law, and
(b) units of study which demonstrate an understanding of and competence of 11 specified areas of legal knowledge.
The units of study in the Monash University Bachelor of Laws which cover these specified areas of study are:
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