Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

The study of law develops problem-solving skills and powers of analysis. It teaches precise and imaginative use of language. It also promotes ethical thinking and a focus on justice and fairness. It enhances students' thinking, reasoning and expressive abilities within legal and related contexts, leading to employment in the legal profession, law reform agencies, government service or other relevant areas of employment.

In addition to primary music major, students will be exposed to the historical, creative, technical and cultural aspects of music.

The objectives of the LLB program at Monash are to enable students to gain an understanding of basic legal concepts and legal institutions and of the historical, social, political and economic factors influencing their development. Upon completion of the LLB, students will be able to identify, use and evaluate the concepts, principles, rules and methods used in legal argument and will have developed oral and written skills, especially of legal argument, legal research and critical analysis. Students will have gained an understanding of concepts of justice, a concern to promote justice and an appreciation of their professional responsibilities.

The music component contains both theoretical and practical modules that prepare graduates for a range of roles within the music industry.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

Warning to students of consequences of cheating or general misconduct

Students should note that a domestic applicant applying for admission to practise law in Victoria is required by the Admission Rules 2008 to provide to the Board of Examiners:

(1.) a report from the university disclosing any disciplinary action taken against the student during the course (including any finding under the University Discipline Statute that the student has cheated in an assessment); and

(2.) an affidavit stating that the applicant has made full written disclosure of "every matter which a reasonable applicant would consider that the Board of Examiners might regard as not being favourable to the applicant". This may include an incident of academic or general misconduct, even if it did not lead to disciplinary action.

The Board of Examiners will consider these matters in assessing whether the applicant is a 'fit and proper person to be admitted to the legal profession'.

The Law component of this degree is recognised by the Council of Legal Education (CoLE). For further information refer to: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/law-03.html

The Bachelor of Laws course consists of 12 compulsory units which must be completed by all students enrolled in an LLB program plus a further six 'quasi-compulsory' units which must be completed by students who wish to be qualified for admission to practice as a barrister or solicitor in Victoria. The remainder of the program consists of law elective units chosen by the student. Refer to 'Bachelor of Laws - basic course structure' at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/law-08.html. The award of an honours degree in law is based on the weighted average of marks obtained in Monash law units.

The music component requires that students complete 102 points of study, including 15 compulsory units and two elective units.

First year - 48 points

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• ATS1345 Exploring western music
• ATS1346 Exploring world music
• ATS1349 Chief music study I
• ATS1350 Chief music study II
• ATS1899 Music theory and ear training 1
• ATS1900 Music theory and ear training 2

Second year - 48 points

• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• ATS2797 Professional practice in music 1
• ATS2798 Professional practice in music 2
• ATS2808 Chief music study III
• ATS2809 Chief music study IV
• ATS2901 Music theory and ear training 3
• ATS2902 Music theory and ear training 4

Third year - 54 points

• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• ATS3830 Chief music study V
• ATS3831 Chief music study VI
• plus 18 points chosen from: ATS3818, ATS3823, ATS3829, ATS3687, ATS3819, ATS3820, ATS3821, ATS3822, ATS3825, ATS3826/ATS3827, ATS3828, ATS3824

Fourth year - 54 points

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5159 Evidence
• 24 points of elective law units

Fifth year - 54 points

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• 24 points of elective law units

Students may undertake honours in music at the end of three years of study, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Music program and completed a minimum of 144 points of total study.

Refer to the entry for course 0822 Honours degree of Bachelor of Music

Students may graduate with the Bachelor of Music at the end of three years of study by transferring into the single Bachelor of Music degree (0821), provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Music.

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree the actual award(s) conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.