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How many hours does a student spend on campus? On average, students spend 12 hours in lectures and seminars each week (unless they are completing off-campus practical experience). Much study can be completed at home, particularly if the student has online access or they can use the excellent computing and library facilities on campus. Will there be night classes? All School of Justice units are taught during working hours. The School of Law timetable includes day and night lectures. Larger units are offered in both day and evening for convenience and flexibility. Students taking the part-time option will be taught during the evenings. Is it compulsory to have a computer at home? No. The faculty has it's own purpose-built 24 hour computer labs on both campuses. However, students have the greatest flexibility in their study schedule with a home computer. The Faculty focuses on offering study facilities on-line so that students may graduate with excellent skills in Information Technology. The Faculty upgrades all its computers on a 3 year rotational cycle so there may be an option to purchase superseded Faculty computers through private auction. Computers are available for students on low-incomes. Which is better - a home computer or a lap-top? Either with Internet access with be very helpful. The Clayton Utz Clayton Utz Law Library has installed "Plug and Play" points in study areas should students which to use their own lap-top computers on campus. How will studentsget to the campuses? The Gardens Point campus is at the hub of the Brisbane public transport network. Trains and buses are nearby and there is a City Cat terminal servicing the University as well.. On October 21, 2001 the new Goodwill footbridge opened, linking QUT with South Bank and the central southside. On those days when bringing a car to the city is essential, there are ample parking stations in the city and at South Bank. A number of parking stations offer student rates. Short-term parking is available in the car park under the freeway on Gardens Point Road. The best way to get to the Kelvin Grove campus is by taking the 371 bus from the city. This campus has a small amount of student and staff parking available including a user-pays car park. Visit Transinfo more specific journey enquiries How do students travel between campuses? QUT in conjunction with the Brisbane City Council operates a free shuttle bus between the Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses. Additionally, the 371 bus departing from Adelaide Street in the city is also available. Who will be lecturing? Lecturers at the QUT Faculty of Law have a strong balance of professional and academic experience. Is there any way a student can finish the course more quickly? The School of Law now offer a number of core and elective units as Summer School units or as intensive units during mid-semester breaks. These are full-fee courses and if chosen in correct order may assist a student in finishing studies one semester earlier. Alternatively, they may assist students in reducing workloads so that they can have more flexibility with regard to part-time jobs or allow students to start career-focused employment earlier. Law School staff are available for advice on unit selection should it be required. The School of Justice also offer Summer School units. What are the costs? The four-year Bachelor of Laws, three-year Bachelor of Arts (Justice Studies) and the five-year double degrees are all based on Commonwealth supported place scheme. Summer and intensive units are optional and attract direct full-fee payment. Other costs include membership of the QUT Law students association, QUOTALS (law student associations), stationery, computing facilities and usual financial costs. There are loan schemes provided by the Commonwealth Government and QUT to help with costs. When is the best time for us to visit the campus for information? The very best day to visit is on Course and Careers Day held at QUT in July each year. The Faculty of Law has a stand where you can come and speak with key teaching and administrative staff. Schools may arrange visits through their Guidance Counsellor. Does the University provide support once they graduate? The QUT Careers and Employment division helps graduates to find jobs that will advance them in their chosen career. As well as generally being able to keep in touch with lecturers and tutors, graduating students are encouraged to join the QUT Alumni. Graduates all over the world enjoy the benefits of being part this organisation including special reunion events and services. An official Law Chapter of the QUT Alumni was launched in 2002.The national service Gradlink is also an available option. Are there any scholarships and prizes? Yes. A full list of Scholarships and Prizes offered within the Faculty are available online. What if my child does not have a high enough OP for Law? If your child is intent on a career in Law and does not have an OP 1 to 5, the two common options are:
Yes. The School of Law offers a law for non-lawyers program of units called the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. The School of Justice also has a similar program called the Graduate Certificate in Justice Studies. For these courses you require a previous degree. You may also enrol in individual units as a full fee-paying visiting student. Law for non-lawyersIf you are a graduate or allied professional associated with professional areas of legal and justice studies, the Graduate Certificate in Justice Studies (offered by the School of Justice) will help develop your professional competencies, skills and knowledge in the areas of law enforcement, justice administration, corrections and the community, security and intelligence or criminology.Also on offer is the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (offered by the School of Law). If you are a graduate working in an area associated with the legal profession, these programs will help develop your professional competencies, skills and knowledge and provide you with some legal background for your chosen career. If you already hold an undergraduate degree, please check out our pathway for Postgraduates. Single UnitsIf you find a unit that interests you, you can enrol in that unit when offered as a visiting student, subject to meeting prerequisites and upon the approval of the Law School. Single units are offered on a full-fee paying basis.Summer ProgramSome units, including introductory ones, may be offered during the Summer Program. A Visiting Student may undertake a single unit, as outlined above in this mode.Continuing Professional EducationThe School of Justice and School of Law offers continuing education courses throughout the yearSeminars, conferences and workshops
My child is getting excellent grades but I don't think we can afford to send him/her to University. What can I do? If your child is interested in applying for a QUT Law or Justice course, but are uncertain because of a disability, problems at home, financial problems, distance or other disadvantaged circumstances, QUT has programs to assist. The Faculty of Law has its own Equity Officer to assist in situations like these and the University has an Equity Section with special programs like Q-Step and Oodgeroo, to help promising students to gain qualifications for a successful career. There are also Study Loan Schemes run by the Government and QUT. Who should I contact with enquiries?
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