Overview Environmental scientists seek to manage the environment and safeguard it for generations to come. Law specialists expert communicators, researchers and logical thinkers have a strong sense of justice and perform as responsible professionals in the community. With environmental preservation being a key concern of our time, those with skills in the fast-growing area of environmental law are in high demand. In this course you'll learn about the relationships between science, economics, ethics and law. You will also study the science, technology and legislation associated with environmental science, as well as explore people's perceptions and desires when tackling environmental issues in the real world. KEY FEATURES While firmly based in the scientific aspects of the environment, this course also focuses on social science and socioeconomic issues related to environmental issues. You'll learn from highly qualified lecturers who have a practical understanding of environmental science and law. You'll develop a sound understanding of legal doctrine as well as an awareness of the role of law in society and a developed sense of social responsibility. You'll have opportunities to get real-world experience with leading Australian organisations. Upon graduation, you'll be entitled to admission for professional practice in law in New South Wales subject to completion of a recognised course in Practical Legal Training, which you'll be qualified for after you complete this course. ACCREDITATION The Macquarie Bachelor of Laws is accredited with professional bodies regulating the admission of law graduates to legal practice and provides appropriate qualification for admission to practice as a lawyer throughout Australia. In addition to completing a law program at an accredited institution, the profession requires all law graduates to complete a period of practical legal training including further study, continuing professional development units and supervised experience in a legal practice, before being admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor. This typically takes six months to one year to complete, and involves options to study full-time, part-time and online. To be qualified as an Australian Legal Practitioner in New South Wales, a solicitor or barrister also requires a Practising Certificate issued by the Councils of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association respectively. Similar bodies and systems of accreditation exist in other states. Further information about this can be gained from the Legal Profession Admission Board. SUITABLE FOR Those who want to learn how to apply your problem solving skills to the environment and are interested in the legal implications of science, sustainability and environmental management. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS business development manager conservation officer consultant environmental lawyer environmental planner in-house, public or private practice legal practitioner (barrister or solicitor) law reform consultant legislation officer lobbyist operations officer policy adviser project officer resource manager social activist waste management officer Majors Biology Climate Science Environmental Earth Science Environmental Management Spatial Information Science