The U of L has announced a new partnership with Bond University in Australia. (File photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet

New partnership announced between University of Lethbridge and Australia’s Bond University

Nov 30, 2023 | 10:08 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has announced a new partnership with Bond University in Australia. The team-up will allow students in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management programs to pursue a Canadian law degree in just five years.

Officials with the U of L said the dual Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (BA/LLB) and Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Laws (BMgt/LLB) allows students to gain two degrees, which will make them eligible to practice law more quickly in Canada.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Students start with two years at the U of L in their chosen BA or general business management course requirements, completing 20 courses or 60 credit hours.

They are then eligible to apply to Bond University of Australia for years three and four (the LLB portion of their dual degree). There, they will complete 24 courses or 72 credit hours. The fifth year returns to the U of L for an additional 10 courses or 30 credit hours.

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Upon completion of all the requirements from both institutions, students will be awarded both degrees – the U of L Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Management and the Bond University Bachelor of Laws.

The U of L noted that students will pay domestic fees while studying in Lethbridge and international student fees while in Australia. Students can also apply for law school without having to write the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Dr. Janay Nugent, associate dean in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the U of L said, “Part of becoming a global citizen is to learn about the people and lands beyond one’s own borders.”

Nugent added, “Travelling provides so many opportunities for personal growth and development, as well as the ability to hone one’s sense of curiosity through exploration, resulting in a whole new perspective about the world in which you live.”

More information is available at the U of L website here and here.

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