Australian National University (ANU)
4 years full-time; up to 10 years part-time (single degree); 5 years full-time; up to 11 years part-time (flexible double degree)
The ANU Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a world-class undergraduate law degree that combines rigorous academic training with practical legal experience. Designed for students seeking to understand law's role in society, it offers flexibility through double degree options and prepares graduates for diverse careers in law, government, business and beyond.
Entry is reserved for undergraduate applicants only. Domestic applicants must be Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, Australian permanent residents, or Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders, and apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Direct Application portal. International applicants must not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency and apply through the Direct Application Portals or UAC International. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent qualifications.
The program combines compulsory foundational courses covering public law, criminal law, contracts, evidence and litigation with elective courses in specialised areas including international law, environmental law, human rights, constitutional and administrative law, migration law, and governance. Students engage with both theoretical legal concepts and practical applications, examining how law works and what can be done to improve it. The curriculum emphasises independent research, analysis and critical thinking throughout, with opportunities to apply learning through clinical placements, internships, mooting competitions and international exchanges.
ANU Law is ranked 31st in the world for law (Times Higher Education Rankings 2025) and holds five-star maximum ratings for staff qualification, student-teacher ratio, overall experience and teaching quality. Located in Canberra, students benefit from proximity to the Federal Parliament, High Court of Australia and key government agencies. The program features award-winning teachers who are experts in their fields and frequently advise parliamentary committees and peak bodies. ANU creates a supportive, student-focused environment where teaching brings law to life through real-world experience and engagement.
An ANU Law degree opens doors to diverse career opportunities across Australia and globally. Within four months of completing their courses, 85% of ANU Law graduates are employed full-time. While approximately half choose to practise law as lawyers and solicitors in public and private sectors, many others leverage their degree for careers in politics, journalism, public policy, global diplomacy, government, the arts, finance and business. Graduates join a prestigious and highly recognised global alumni network. Completing the degree and requisite practical legal training qualifies graduates to practise law in Australia and several other jurisdictions including New Zealand, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Hong Kong.