University of Newcastle, Australia
5 years full-time, up to 12 years part-time
Combine your Bachelor of Laws with another degree to earn two qualifications in five years. Gain practical legal experience through real cases and courtroom work while developing skills valued across law, government, business, and beyond.
Domestic students must meet the selection rank of 87.00 for Newcastle City campus. English proficiency requirements include IELTS overall minimum of 7.0 with section minimum of 6.0. You should have completed secondary education or equivalent qualifications. No specific prior legal knowledge is required as the program begins with foundational legal studies.
The program covers core legal subjects including Legal System and Method, Torts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Civil Dispute Resolution, Evidence, Company Law, Professional Conduct, Equity and Trusts, Property Law, and Public International Law. Students choose 80 additional units from electives including Taxation Law, Family Law, Environmental Law, Advanced Criminal Law, Employment Law, Health Law, Indigenous Peoples and the Law, Child Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Sport and the Law. All students receive in-depth training in legal research techniques.
The University of Newcastle's law program is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) of New South Wales, providing all academic study necessary to practise as a lawyer in Australia. The university offers unique practical learning opportunities through the Newcastle Legal Centre and 'Law on the Beach' community clinics, allowing students to work on real cases with experienced lawyers. The program ranks in the world top 300 for Law and maintains a 90.2% employment rate within four months of graduation.
Graduates are prepared for careers as corporate lawyers, criminal lawyers, barristers, or judge's associates. The degree also opens doors to diverse career paths in government, business, media, and the arts, as employers value the analytical thinking and logical reasoning skills developed through legal study. Completing the Diploma of Legal Practice allows immediate entry to practise law. The strong communication and problem-solving skills acquired make law graduates competitive for leadership and professional roles across multiple sectors.
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