The Bachelor of Laws(Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice (Practice Program) is offered by the Faculty of Business and Law. Information on the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) programs is included here to provide background context for this program. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree is offered as a three year full-time graduate program or as a five year full-time program offered in combination with other degree programs: Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Social Science. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)degree meets the academic requirements needed to gain admission to the practice of law in New South Wales. During the first three years, combined degree students enrol in the courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Law as part of the LLB (Hons) program, as well as courses within other Faculties to complete one of the seven degrees taken in combination with the LLB (Hons). During the final two years they enrol in LAWS courses only. For information about the non-Law degrees and patterns of study for the combined degrees, refer to the relevant program entries. Students who already hold a Bachelor's degree undertake the graduate LLB (Hons) program over three years of full-time study. Students may undertake the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice in the final two years of their Law studies. Program learning outcomes On successful completion of the program students will have: Demonstrate the capacity to provide professional advice, based on specialised knowledge of law and its application in diverse contexts, to employers, government and individual clients. Recognise Law as a dynamic discipline requiring professional lifelong learning and skill development. Demonstrate the technical and cognitive skills required to plan and conduct advanced legal research tasks independently. Demonstrate the technical and cognitive skills required to plan and conduct advanced legal research tasks in collaboration with others. Apply critical thinking skills to analyse the formation, content and operation of the law. Apply lateral thinking to solve legal problems through the range of available dispute resolution mechanisms. Demonstrate advanced oral communication skills. Demonstrate advanced written communication skills. Recognise the importance of acting as a professional advocate for the rule of law. Apply professional skills to the maintenance and reform of the legal system. Understand and uphold the highest ethical standards in discharging responsibilities to clients, other professionals, the courts and the public. Understand, evaluate and critically reflect upon the interaction of law and society.