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Bachelor of Laws

Southern Cross University

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About

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) fulfils the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in Australia and can be completed in just three years of full-time study. In addition to the core units, which comply with professional accreditation requirements, the course includes a wide range of elective law units with a focus on justice and critique.

Applicants who do not have the required entry mark for Bachelor of Laws are encouraged to apply for 336300 AssocDeg Law (Paralegal Studies) or 336110 Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies. If they achieve the required grade point average during either of those courses, they can then apply for transfer into Bachelor of Laws.

This course is also available online. Attendance at on-campus workshops is a requirement for all students.

Areas of study

Core units cover extensive range of law-based units.

Career opportunities

Barrister or solicitor in Australia and overseas (with further qualifications), and in private, corporate or government organisations.

Professional recognition

Fulfils the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer throughout Australia. Professional admission authorities also require graduates to complete practical legal training to be eligible for admission.

Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.

Admission criteria

Recommended studies: English Extension 1 or 2.

Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the SCU website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Double degrees
The University offers double degrees in law and business, arts, or psychological science. When you complete a double degree you are awarded two separate degrees (e.g. Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts).