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Law & Justice

Bachelor of Laws

Be challenged to tackle tomorrow's big issues equipped with the values, skills and qualities needed in an ever-changing world.

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Join our diverse cohort of interdisciplinary thinkers who combine their passion for law and justice with expertise in other disciplines.Ìý

At ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø, you’ll study undergraduate law as part of a double degree. You’ll choose a second degree from a wide range of ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø degrees to pair with the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and graduate with two qualifications. You’ll build your double degree around your interests with 20 study areas across the physical, natural and human sciences.

The ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Bachelor of Laws develops the values, legal skills and qualities you’ll need to become a qualified legal practitioner or excel in various other related fields. With ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice’s ethos of justice for all at its core, you’ll develop a strong sense of social justice. Explore world-class scholarship and experiential learning opportunities, including working with clients and lawyers at our community legal centre.Ìý 

Law Admission Test (LAT)

2024 LAT registrations are open soon on Monday, 13 May 2024.Ìý

  • ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice pioneered student-focused and interactive seminar-style classes in Australian legal higher education. We’ll challenge your mind through debate and interactive discussions about legal issues to develop your reasoning, legal research, analysis, argument and negotiation skills. This approach to education will establish the core skills that employers are looking for, including communication, teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

    You’ll study the foundations of legal knowledge required to be admitted for legal practice in the Supreme Courts of Australian states and territories. Successful completion of these courses, referred to as the ‘Priestley 11’, is a prerequisite for the legal profession and covers administrative law, civil procedure, company law, constitutional law, contract law, criminal law and procedure, equity and trusts, evidence, ethics and professional conduct, property law and torts.Ìý 

    Through seven law electives, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about areas of the legal system you're most interested in, including commercial law, international law, human rights law, intellectual property and family law.Ìý

  • Throughout your Bachelor of Laws, you’ll apply your knowledge from the classroom to  a²Ô»å experiential learning opportunities. In your second year, you’ll work with clients and lawyers at , a fully functioning community legal centre that operates out of the ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice building. From your first year, you’ll hone your professional skills through internships, case and mooting competitions a²Ô»å clinics. 

  • If you’ve got a strong sense of justice, studying a Bachelor of Laws can allow you to see deficiencies in the system and work constructively and effectively to change it. Our law school helps students reach into every part of life and legal studies offer a realistic way to make a difference in the world. Many lawyers and barristers work in policy and law reform in this way.Ìý 

    For 50 years, ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice has been committed to educating lawyers from diverse backgrounds to ensure that the industry and practice reflect those it serves. Our first graduating class in 1976 included our first Indigenous graduate, and to date, we’ve graduated more than 100 Indigenous students across our programs.

    As a ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice student, you’ll be learning from academic staff that have been instrumental in significant law reform and debate, including prison reform, the idea of bills of rights or better commercial laws.

  • Grow your skills and employability through work placements, internships and global exchange opportunities within the Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

    Almost 50 per cent of our students graduate with an international mobility experience.ÌýGain global perspectives by studying other countries’ legal systems through ´Ç±¹±ð°ù²õ±ð²¹²õÌý±ð±ô±ð³¦³Ù¾±±¹±ð²õ in China, the USA, Switzerland, India, Vanuatu and Chile. Or immerse yourself abroad through student exchange at one of ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø’s more than 300 exchange hosts across 38 countries.

  • ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice and Hong Kong University Law Faculty have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice students studying an LLB degree the opportunity to gain an LLM degree from HKU. ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice students will need to follow the standard student exchange application procedure and must indicate their interest in the Pathway Program on the application for the First Semester of study at HKU.

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Discover your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) combination

We offer a wide range of double-degree combinations, so you’re sure to find one that’s right for you.

Employers seek out our well-rounded graduates for their critical thinking, analytical skills and specialised knowledge. You’ll learn to think outside the box, so you can apply your law degree to countless industries when it comes to your career.

There’s no right or wrong choice when it comes to selecting your double degree – think about what you’re interested in, what you think will challenge you and what you might want to do after graduation. Whichever you choose, you’ll be part of a cohort of interdisciplinary thinkers who combine their passion for law and justice with expertise in other disciplines.

Our reputation can open doors

We believe that university is about more than what you learn in the classroom. A ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Bachelor of Laws focuses on balancing theoretical studies and hands-on learning to prepare you for the workforce. ​

When you enrol in the Bachelor of Laws as a double degree you’ll be joining Sydney’s number 1 law faculty* to learn from an award-winning teaching cohort. You’ll combine two major areas of study that will help you form deeper connections with the world and prepare you to take on the jobs of tomorrow.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Impressively, ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø has been named ‘Most Employable University’ by the Australian Financial Review, four years in a row. Our students build professional portfolios through proximity and partnerships with some of Australia's most influential figures in the legal sector. We’ll help you unlock industry connections for placements and work experience, and tap into rewarding careers in the criminal justice system.

Graduating from the widely respected Bachelor of Laws at a prestigious Go8 university like ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø will open up a world of opportunity that could take you anywhere — Australia and beyond.

How to get in – Law Admission Test

We developed the Law Admission Test (LAT) to assess the problem-solving and critical thinking skills directly relevant to studying law at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø and excelling in your future career. All domestic students applying to a ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Bachelor of Laws (LLB) double-degree must sit the LAT. This professionally designed and marked test aims to better differentiate our many high-achieving applicants.

LAT key dates

Don’t miss these important dates. Make sure you’ve got the test day marked in your calendar.

Commerce/Law student Alex Zoras shares her LAT experience

Discover Alex’s top five tips for sitting the LAT and how it prepared her for studying the LLB at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice.

Get your LAT questions answered

We’ve answered all your questions – from eligibility to how we consider your ATAR and what happens on test day.

How to apply to ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø

We’re excited for you to take the next step to join the ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø Law & Justice community. Applying to ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø is a quick, easy and secure process. Find out your application process, entry requirements and English language requirements depending on whether you’re a domestic or international student and which Bachelor of Laws double degree you want to study.
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Your guide to undergraduate life

Choosing the right degree is just the beginning. Download our Undergraduate Guide to discover the world of opportunities that ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø has available for you.
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Step outside the classroom

Immerse yourself in experiential learning opportunities, including exchange and international courses, internships, clinics and moot courtroom, most of which are credited towards your degree.
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