Course summary
Imagine defending a client or presenting the prosecution case in court, challenging a ruling in a sport tribunal or building a case to protect the environment. You might seek justice for those who have been denied it or rise to the heights of corporate or industrial law. Our graduate entry law degree enables you to get there and become a lawyer in just three years.
In addition to the core units you’ll need for professional accreditation, you can shape your studies by choosing from a wide range of elective units with a focus on justice and critique.
You may also complete electives at an academically rigorous and rewarding summer law school in Byron Bay and the Gold Coast and undertake work placements and law mooting as part of your studies.
This degree will arm you with the skills, philosophy and commitment required to launch your professional legal career. It fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training or similar to practise as a lawyer.
Imagine defending a client or presenting the prosecution case in court, challenging a ruling in a sport tribunal or building a case to protect the environment. You might seek justice for those who have been denied it or rise to the heights of corporate or industrial law. Our graduate entry law degree enables you to get there and become a lawyer in just three years.
In addition to the core units you’ll need for professional accreditation, you can shape your studies by choosing from a wide range of elective units with a focus on justice and critique.
You may also complete electives at an academically rigorous and rewarding summer law school in Byron Bay and the Gold Coast and undertake work placements and law mooting as part of your studies.
This degree will arm you with the skills, philosophy and commitment required to launch your professional legal career. It fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training or similar to practise as a lawyer.
In addition to the core units, which comply with professional accreditation requirements, the course includes unique core units such as the philosophy of law and environmental law that reflect the School of Law and Justice’s focus on justice and critique.
Students may choose elective units to suit their interests and professional aspirations including areas as diverse as human rights, race and the law, animal law, climate law and policy, psychiatry, psychology and the law and ecological jurisprudence.
Honours is embedded in the Bachelor of Laws degree and requires the completion of two specific units in addition to a high academic achievement overall. See the course structure for details.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues. |
Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems. |
Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to ethical decision-making and an ability to recognise, reflect upon, and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts. Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between law and sustainability. |
Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise. Demonstrate an understanding of the international and comparative contexts in which legal issues arise. |
Learn and work independently. Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and seek and make use of feedback as appropriate, to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements. Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal research and practice. |
Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences. Collaborate effectively and constructively with others. |
Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. |
Law students can undertake voluntary legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices to build their practical legal skills and develop their professional networks.
The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training or similar to practise as a lawyer.
Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country's admissions body to confirm their admission requirements.
Course overview
Course code
3706100
Course abbreviation
LLB (Grad entry)
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $26,800 ($3,350 per unit) | 016164D |
| Lismore | Session 1 | $26,800 ($3,350 per unit) | 016164D |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry, students must complete 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
- 17 core units (204 credit points); and
- 7 Law electives (84 credit points).
Bachelor of Laws with Honours
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Laws with Honours, students must:
- fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws; and
- complete the units LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research; and
- achieve a satisfactory standard of academic performance in law units as determined by the School Board, School of Law and Justice.
Class of Honours
The Bachelor of Laws with Honours may be awarded in the following classes:
- First Class Honours;
- Second Class Honours (Division I); or
- Second Class Honours (Division II).
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | ||
| LAW10001 - Contract Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| LAW10003 - Contract Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72002 - Torts | Intermediate | ||
| 1st Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00520 - Jurisprudence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00527 - Corporations Law | Intermediate | ||
| 2nd Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00112 - Constitutional Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW71005 - Property Principles | Introductory | ||
| LAW72009 - Principles of Equity | Advanced | ||
| 3rd Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| LAW72005 - Evidence | Advanced | ||
| LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure | Intermediate | ||
| 4th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| 5th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00117 - Administrative Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00519 - Professional Conduct | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| 6th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| 7th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| LAW72002 - Torts | Intermediate | ||
| 1st Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW10001 - Contract Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| LAW10003 - Contract Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II | Intermediate | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00520 - Jurisprudence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00112 - Constitutional Law | Intermediate | ||
| 2nd Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| LAW72005 - Evidence | Advanced | ||
| LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure | Intermediate | ||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| LAW71005 - Property Principles | Introductory | ||
| LAW72009 - Principles of Equity | Advanced | ||
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00527 - Corporations Law | Intermediate | ||
| 3rd Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 5, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00117 - Administrative Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00519 - Professional Conduct | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Year 6, Session 1 | |||
| 4th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| 5th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 6, Session 2 | |||
| 6th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| 7th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | ||
| LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II | Intermediate | ||
| 1st Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW10001 - Contract Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW00520 - Jurisprudence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| LAW10003 - Contract Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72002 - Torts | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00112 - Constitutional Law | Intermediate | ||
| 2nd Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00527 - Corporations Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72005 - Evidence | Advanced | ||
| LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure | Intermediate | ||
| 3rd Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| LAW71005 - Property Principles | Introductory | ||
| LAW72009 - Principles of Equity | Advanced | ||
| LAW00117 - Administrative Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00519 - Professional Conduct | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| 4th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| 5th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| 6th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| 7th Unit from Law Electives | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| Follow the course progression for Session 1 Commencement excluding the completed units. | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | Attendance at a compulsory workshop is required. |
Unit groups
Law Electives
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC00132 - Taxation | Advanced | ||
| ACC00134 - Advanced Taxation | Advanced | ||
| LAW00054 - Family Law Practice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00057 - Conveyancing Law | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00059 - Welfare Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00061 - Drugs, Crime and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00062 - Wills and Estates | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00104 - Employment and Industrial Relations Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00106 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00119 - Local Government and Planning Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00120 - Victimology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00121 - Intellectual Property | Advanced | ||
| LAW00122 - Clinical Legal Experience | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00123 - Law Placement | Advanced | ||
| LAW00124 - International Business Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00125 - Information Technology and the Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00126 - Competition and Consumer Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| LAW00216 - Mediation Practice and Procedure | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00514 - Criminology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00516 - Advanced Advocacy | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00521 - International Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00522 - Human Rights | Advanced | ||
| LAW00523 - Commercial Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research | Advanced | ||
| LAW00525 - Cyberlaw | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00526 - International Criminal Justice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00529 - Restorative Justice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW01125 - Stock Exchange and Finance Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10160 - Public Interest Advocacy | Advanced | ||
| LAW10168 - Privacy Law and the Private Sector | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10170 - Race and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10169 - Human Rights and the Global Economy | Advanced | ||
| LAW10167 - International Intellectual Property Law and Public Policy | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10166 - Entertainment Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10171 - Mediating Across Cultures | Introductory | ||
| LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method | Advanced | ||
| LAW10206 - The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10207 - Psychiatry, Psychology and the Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10288 - Mooting | Advanced | ||
| LAW10292 - Education and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10472 - International Human Rights Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10487 - Animal Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10488 - Crime, Globalisation and Governance | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10489 - Australian Military and National Security Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10490 - Trials and Witnesses | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10491 - Sexual Orientation and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10527 - Comparative Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10698 - International Trade and Development Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10727 - Marine Animal Protection Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW30002 - Advanced Sports Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW30001 - Ecological Jurisprudence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW30003 - International Humanitarian Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW30004 - Comparative Criminal Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW30005 - Statutory Interpretation | Advanced | ||
| LAW73003 - Remedies | Advanced | ||
| LAW72006 - Climate Law and Policy | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72010 - Property in Land | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72008 - Indigenous Jurisprudence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72011 - Why the State Needs to Kill: law, violence and the production of political authority | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72014 - Struggles, Movements, and the Idea of Communism | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72015 - Law, Film and Ideology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW71006 - The Rhetoric of Law | Introductory | ||
| LAW73004 - Legal Fictions: Writing the Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW72007 - International Business Negotiations | Intermediate | ||
| HUM72020 - Indigenous Rights | Intermediate | ||
| LAW73049 - Information Environmentalism | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| LAW73051 - Global Legal Pluralism | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| LAW73050 - Jessup Moot | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| LAW72016 - Crimen Exceptum: The English Witch Prosecution in Context | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW72013 - Wisdom, Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW72019 - Justice Framed: Law in Films and in Graphic Novels/Comics | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW72018 - Performances and Power in Literature and the Law | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW72021 - Myths for the Future: Law and Climate Fiction in the 21st Century | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW72020 - The Legalities of Artificial Intelligence | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAWS2027 - Introduction to Chinese Business Law | Intermediate | ||
| JUST2006 - Shifting Cultural Paradigms: Law & Literature After Postmodernism | Intermediate | ||
| JUST2012 - The Art of Advocacy: Mooting and Performance Rhetoric | Intermediate |