Our Bachelor of Laws three-year degree is for you if you have a bachelor degree in any field and wish to study law. Develop the knowledge and practical skills you need to take advantage of a wide variety of legal careers. With the support of UNE's School of Law and academic leaders delivering a well-rounded program of study, you'll be equipped to tackle the complex legal challenges of today and give your career a competitive edge. You will build your practical skills through an array of problem-based learning and research projects plus practical courtroom experience so you can become an asset in any workplace.

Why study the Bachelor of Laws (3 Years) with UNE?

UNE is home to Australia's largest School of Law outside a capital city. Our world-class expertise in academia and legal practice has shaped exciting law careers for decades. One of the biggest opportunities for students studying law with UNE is the access to practical skill development. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world legal experience, to support your career development in a wide range of fields.

We also offer a focus on rural and regional issues and provide a comprehensive range of units addressing contemporary topics such as environmental law, water law and governance, animal law, natural resources law, and First People’s law.

What makes our course different?

From the research skills that bring an edge to your employability, to the courtroom experience bringing your knowledge to life, this course has a unique focus on practical skill development. You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law to benefit you in a broad range of occupations in evolving legal areas.
• Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills — skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.
• Learn from a team with significant expertise in legal issues related to regional, remote and rural Australia — not just metropolitan areas.
• Gain versatile knowledge to apply to new legal careers which are emerging as a result of new technology developments.
• Apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with a law degree including an understanding of international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
• Choose to undertake Honours if you maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 in 12 units of Law at UNE. This pathway can lead you to higher degree research opportunities and enhance your career options.
• Complete a short-term overseas study experience and count it towards your degree or undertake a work integrated learning unit to enhance your skills and knowledge of law in the workplace.
• Use innovative technology to study online to balance your work and life commitments or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified professionals in the field of law. Students consistently award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide, so when you choose to study with UNE, you are setting yourself on the path to a rewarding future.

(i) To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 48 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level or higher.

(ii) To qualify for the award with Honours a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 48 credit points at 100 level; at least 36 credit points at 300 level; and at least 36 credit points at 400 level or higher including LAW490 and LLM500.

Rule A:

144 credit points

For candidates admitted under Rule (a)

• Core Units
• Listed Unit Focus Areas
• Honours Units

Rule B:

144 credit points

For candidates admitted under Rule (b)

• Core Units
• Listed Unit Focus Areas
• Honours Units

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

This course provides you with a solid foundation in critical thinking, problem solving and research skills – which feeds directly into legal careers across many areas including:

• legal aid agencies and advocacy organisations
• commercial firms
• government departments
• human resources
• police prosecution
• legal project management
• creative industries
• banking, commerce and management.

Please note, to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner in Australia, you will need to undertake a course of Practical Legal Training (PLT).

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5, with a minimum sub-band of 6.5 for writing and no other sub-band less than 6.0, or

TOEFL IBT score of 91 with no less than 22 in writing and no less than 20 in listening, speaking and reading.