Bachelor
In three years, the Bachelor of Law will shape you into a legal professional.
With detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the Australian legal framework and fundamental legal principles we will develop your practical and theoretical capabilities through a unique approach that brings law to life.
Through our deep industry connections, you will gain valuable legal experiences that prepare you to contribute in a rapidly changing world.
Our practical and applied learning format incorporates law and technology to prepare you for an evolving legal system and society.
As a graduate of this degree, you will possess an understanding of the fundamental areas of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system and its underlying principles and concepts (including international and comparative contexts), the broad theoretical basis of the law and its social context, the principles and values of justice and ethical practice in a technology impacted, evolving legal system.
As a graduate of this degree, you will have diverse career options including the within the commercial legal sector, government sector/legal aid, community law/NGOs, in-house with corporations and unions, academia, the media, politics and business.
To be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia, graduates must additionally complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements, either through one year of Supervised Workplace Training with a law firm or an approved PLT course. The PLT course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through Leo Cussen Centre for Law or The College of Law.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.