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Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Fast-track a career in law with this accelerated graduate entry program

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and are looking for a change, our Law program gives you an opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

CRICOS code
080427K
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,800
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$58,800
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018211
Minimum selection threshold

GPA requirement

UniSC program code
AR391
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Prerequisites
Completion of an Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an international university
Fee type 2015
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Total courses
24
Total units
288

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and are looking for a change, our Law program gives you an opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

Law offers an intellectual challenge and the opportunity to help people with their legal problems. This program is designed to produce qualified lawyers with a clinical focus. You’ll cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.

You’ll conduct client interviews, prepare legal advice, undertake legal research and observe litigation and gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court. From first year, you’ll work with local legal practitioners at the Suncoast Community Legal Service assisting real clients with their legal problems.

Career opportunities

Solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, judge's associate, law academic, corporate in-house counsel, business and public service administration.

Registration

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.

Program structure

Introductory Courses (4)

LAW101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LAW102 Introduction to Financial Planning
LAW103 Retirement and Superannuation
LAW104 Insurance and Risk Management

Advanced Courses (20)

14 required courses:

LAW201 Personal Investment Management
LAW202 Tax and Estate Planning
LAW203 Financial Plan Construction
LAW204 Communication and Thought
LAW205 Introduction to Management
LAW206 Accounting for Business
LAW301 Introduction to Informatics
LAW302 Business Events
LAW303 Business Analytics
LAW304 Introduction to Economics
LAW401 Introduction to Marketing
LAW402 Business Law and Ethics
LAW403 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LAW404 Foundations of Australian Law A

PLUS select 6 elective courses from:

LAW305 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW306 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW307 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW308 Torts A
LAW309 Torts B
LAW310 Contracts A
LAW311 Law Professional Practice
LAW312 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW313
LAW314
LAW315
LAW316
LAW405 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW406
LAW407 Wills, Estates and Elder Law
LAW408 Intellectual Property
LAW409
LAW410 Public International Law
LAW411
LAW412 International Human Rights Law
LAW413

Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Leaders.

* Subject to final approval

Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 18 required law courses
  • Complete 6 law elective courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
  • Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Leaders.