Justice Studies / Forensic Studies

About the course

The undergraduate law program provides foundation and advanced studies in the disciplines of trade marks, patent and designs, copyright, prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law.

What you will learn

Advanced levels of knowledge and skill in those disciplines are developed through a combination of core and elective subjects such as practical aspects of legal practice, contract law, criminal law, taxation law federal and state law, property law, company law and ethical judgement.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as attorney/lawyer, barrister, legal secretary, licensed conveyancer, solicitor, paralegal and etc. in companies including Latham & Watkins, Baker McKenzie, Kirkland & Ellis, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, DLA Piper and etc.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary**