Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Australian National University
CRICOS provider number: 00120C TEQSA provider ID: PRV12002
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Graduates/graduands are not eligible to apply for this course.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) provides candidates with a law degree that opens doors to a diverse range of professional careers in Australia and around the world. In addition to equipping you with an understanding of law and the contexts in which it operates, this program places a significant emphasis on building your high-level research skills through opportunities to conduct independent legal research. You will also graduate with an honours-degree, giving you additional advantages in establishing your career or providing a strong foundation for postgraduate study.
The program satisfies the academic component to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.
Graduates/graduands of non-Law degrees are not eligible to apply for this course but may apply for the ANU Juris Doctor by completing a postgraduate application through UAC.
Areas of study
Law.
Career opportunities
Community legal worker; corporate legal officer in private industry; legal officer in international organisations and non-government organisations; legal officer in Commonwealth and state departments, parliament, courts and tribunals; professional practitioner.
Professional recognition
The program satisfies the academic component to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.
Honours
Awarded to all students, subject to progress requirements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Information about ANU student contributions.
Essential requirements for admission
Co-Curricular or Service Experience (Year 12 or IB applicants only): The Co-Curricular or Service Experience requirement has been removed from the application process for 2025 admissions. This change will make ANU more accessible to Year 12 students looking to join ANU. You don’t need to submit any additional documents regarding this change.
Admission criteria
Minimum selection rank: 97.00. Due to the competitive nature of our admissions process, we cannot guarantee entry to applicants who meet the minimum selection rank for their preferred program.
Also refer to the ANU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ANU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ANU website.
Australian National University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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.
- 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.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- 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.
Combined options
ANU flexible double degree options allow you to create your own study program.