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Advocacy and LitigationExtended minor

The Advocacy and Litigation extended minor will teach you the art of persuasion, strategic thinking, and communication techniques that are crucial for making a positive impact in legal practice. By studying courses such as Advocacy, Employment Law, and Environmental Law, you will develop the knowledge and expertise to advocate for those who need it most. This minor will equip you with the necessary tools to make a meaningful difference in the world through your legal practice.

Extended Minor (6) 72 units

For an extended minor in Advocacy and Litigation, students must successfully complete 6 courses:

Required courses
48 units

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LAW318 Advocacy
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 1
  • Online: Trimester 1
12Pre: ((LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103)) or (LAW104 or LAW107)
LAW417 Employment Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 1
  • Online: Trimester 1
12Pre: (LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW103 or LAW105) and(LAW202 or LAW106) and (LAW204 or LAW208)
Anti: LAW306
LAW424 Compensation Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 2
  • Online: Trimester 2
12Pre: (LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103)
LAW425 Environmental Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 2
  • Online: Trimester 2
12Pre: ((LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103) and LAW108) or LAW102 or (Successful Completion of 96 Units)

Required courses from specified list
24 units

Select 24 units from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LAW310 Children & the Law
  • Online: Session 1
12Pre: ((LAW100 OR LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103)) or ((LAW102 or LAW108) and (LAW104 or LAW107) and (LAW202 or LAW106))
LAW322 Commercial and Consumer Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 2
  • Online: Trimester 2
12Pre: ((LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103)) or ((LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW102 or LAW108))
Anti: LAW307 and LAW312
LAW407 Wills, Estates and Elder Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 1
  • Online: Trimester 1
12Pre: ((LAW202 or LAW106) and (LAW204 or LAW208) and LAW206)) or ((LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103))
LAW408 Intellectual Property
  • Sunshine Coast: Not Currently Offered
12Pre: 96 units and enrolled in any Law, Business or Creative Industries Program
LAW414 Legal Internship
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
12Pre: Course Coordinator Consent and ((LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103) and LAW423)) or (144 units LAW coded courses including LAW311 and a GPA of 4.5 or above)
LAW415 Sports Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Session 5
12Pre: (LAW104 or LAW107) and (LAW202 or LAW204) and enrolled in any Law Program
Co: LAW204
LAW418 Health Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Not Currently Offered
12Pre: (LAW100 or LAW101 and LAW105) or (LAW103 and LAW202 and LAW204)
Anti: LAW309
LAW419 Family Law
  • Sunshine Coast: Trimester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Trimester 1
  • Online: Trimester 1
12Pre: (LAW102 or LAW108) or ((LAW100 or LAW101) and (LAW105 or LAW103))
Anti: LAW305
LAW422 Cultural Legal Studies
  • Sunshine Coast: Not Currently Offered
12Pre: (LAW100, LAW105, LAW108 and enrolled in UB008) or (LAW102)
LAW426 Legal Research Project
  • Online: Trimester 1, Trimester 2
12Pre: - Course Coordinator Consent Required