Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor

Studying law is about understanding our society and the power structures within it. Why do we have the laws we do? How have they evolved? How should we interpret them?Whether you want to uphold, use or change the system-law can take you just about anywhere.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

324111, 324251, 354451, 3BG002, 048903J

Intake Months

Jul, Feb

International Fees

$49,500 per year / $198,000 total

About this course

Balance the scales of justice

Studying law is about understanding our society and the power structures within it. Why do we have the laws we do? How have they evolved? How should we interpret them?

Whether you want to uphold, use or change the system-law can take you just about anywhere. Ranked 87 in the World for the subject area of Law you can study at South Australia's #1 Law School.*

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Laws can be completed as a single degree, or a double degree program. You will:

explore legal concepts, processes and methods within common law principles and legal methodology
build ethical reasoning, policy-based analysis and oratory skills
gain rigorous knowledge of the areas of law necessary to undertake legal practice
go deeper by choosing from our broad list of electives
learn from legal professionals, former judges and international academics
undertake internships in areas such as Public Law, Native Title Law and Human Rights Law
form connections through the University's Lex Salus, Next Steps and Law Students' Society events.

If you are already a graduate of another degree, you can complete the program in as little as three years full-time (or part-time equivalent).

Career pathways

Law can take you all over the world. You might advocate for asylum seekers or be a voice for the environment. With a little additional training (see Professional accreditation under Careers below) you could guide innovating businesses as an in-house counsel or lead legal reform drafting new bills in government. Perhaps you'll go on to prosecute criminals, or preside in a Supreme Court.

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Ranked 87 in the world for Law*
Have partnerships with leading overseas universities
Undertake internships within the sector

* Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject, 2023

Course structure

The program consists of a number of compulsory law courses which provide students with a sound understanding of legal concepts, processes and methods.

In addition, students choose from a range of elective law courses in areas of specialised interest including but not restricted to Law and Popular Culture, Sport Law, Migration Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights Law, Medical Law and Ethics and Family Law.

Students of the four year undergraduate program can include some non-law electives towards their studies, although these are limited.

If you are a graduate, the duration of the program is three years full-time (or equivalent) as opposed to four years for non-graduates.

University of Adelaide