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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Laws

  • Bachelor

Help solve complex legal problems for individuals, businesses, firms, corporations, and not-for-profit organisations. This program is designed to produce law graduates with a practical focus, covering academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
AR390, 080426M
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $14,624 total
International Fees
$97,600 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Help solve complex legal problems for individuals, businesses, firms, corporations, and not-for-profit organisations. This program is designed to produce law graduates with a practical focus, covering academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.

In this program you will:

  • Engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year
  • Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and partake in simulated court presentations in our Moot Court venue
  • Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in the elective Law Professional Practice or undertake a legal internship in a law workplace

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 70.00
Moreton Bay 70.00
Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C)

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Barrister
  • Business and public service administration
  • Corporate in-house counsel
  • Government legal officer
  • Judge's associate
  • Solicitor
Accreditation

The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
89.8%
Overall satisfaction
89.8%
Skill scale
73.5%
Teaching scale
71.2%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary