BA of Laws and BA of HR Management

Why study this degree?

• At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Human Resource Management is a five-year, full-time degree. Intensely challenging and highly practical, this double degree program will expose you to new ways of thinking, giving you the skills to critically analyse existing resources and determine outside-the-box solutions.
• As the business world evolves, companies realise that their employees are their most valuable asset. Human resource management can help companies adapt and thrive in constant economic, sociological, and technological changes. Furthermore, because HR managers are increasingly responsible for areas such as training, workplace laws and obligations, succession planning and performance management, a knowledge of the law is invaluable.
• By studying subjects such as Commercial Law, Contract Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, you will also understand your legal obligations in the workplace. Similarly, your studies in Employment Relations, Human Resource Policy and Change Management will teach you how to apply your knowledge within an organisational structure.
• As a graduate, you will receive accreditation from the Australian Human Resource Institute and, pending the completion of the relevant practical legal training, the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Laws (Honours), graduates will be able to:
• Write effective and professional documents adapted to suit the purpose and audience
• Develop and deliver effective and professional presentations adapted to suit the purpose and audience, using appropriate technologies
• Synthesise, interpret and apply information in order to resolve legal problems
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of foundational legal concepts, principles and theories, and apply and transfer knowledge to diverse national, regional and international legal contexts
• Undertake self-directed learning with an appreciation of the value and importance of engaging in continuing professional development
• Provide social justice in the community including the provision of legal advice on a pro bono basis
• Use ethical and socially responsible decision-making skills
• Critically reflect on the influence of Catholic and other philosophical and intellectual traditions on the law and on their role in resolving legal issues
• Work responsibly and collaboratively in diverse teams to achieve shared outcomes
• Conduct independent legal research and employ appropriate legal research methods and sources to locate, evaluate, synthesise and present accurate, up-to-date and reliable legal sources
• Critically evaluate, analyse and deploy evidence in support of a research thesis and communicate their findings in both oral and written form (Honours Only)
• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Human Resource Management, graduates will be able to:
• Apply the technical knowledge and skills prescribed by the Australian Human Resources Institute
• Employ effective practices for the development and deployment of human resources skills in the areas of planning, training, development and organisational culture
• Create and execute human resource policies and programs that are designed to benefit the organisation, its staff members and its clients/customers
• Effectively analyse and manage ethical matters in a professional manner
• Employ critical reflection to encourage on-going learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice; and
• Use evidence-based research in the preparation of professional analysis and advice.