Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Earn your Bachelor of Laws in just 3 years full-time at CDU, Australia's leader in online legal education. Study flexible online, on-campus, or hybrid formats with expertise in transnational, human rights, cyber and customary law to launch your legal career.
Admission requires one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training with ATAR of at least 80; completion of a Diploma level or higher national qualification; at least 0.5 year full-time higher education study with GPA 3.7; equivalent overseas qualifications; STAT Multiple Choice score of 157; or completion of a recognised enabling course of at least 12 months. English language proficiency is essential, demonstrated through previous English-medium study, approved English tests (IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, TOEFL 60, CAE 169), or employment/education pathways in English-speaking countries.
The course comprises 240 credit points divided between 12 core units (120 cp) and 12 specialist elective units (120 cp). Core units include Criminal Law, Legal Process, Torts, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Equity and Trusts, Property Law, Administrative Law, Corporations Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Professional Responsibility. Specialist electives cover diverse areas including Legal History and Jurisprudence, Indigenous Peoples and the Legal System, Environmental and Planning Law, Customary Law, Comparative Legal Systems, Family Law, Human Rights Law, Intellectual Property Law, Private and Public International Law, Criminology, Dispute Resolution, and Conveyancing Law. Students must complete at least 10 credit points at 300 level and no more than 60 credit points at 100 level.
CDU is recognised as Australia's expert in online legal education with #4 ranking for law and paralegal employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and five-star rating for graduate employment outcomes. The university leads in transnational, human rights, cyber and customary law expertise. CDU offers unmatched flexibility with 24/7 access to online learning platform, recorded lectures and tutorial support, enabling students to study anywhere globally. The three-year fast-track option allows qualification without compromising breadth of legal study, and professional development opportunities connect students with practising lawyers, judges and legal officers.
Graduates are prepared for diverse legal careers including solicitor, barrister, or roles in politics, public service, industrial relations, community advocacy and commerce. The degree provides academic foundation for admission to legal practice anywhere in Australia after completing the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Legal expertise opens opportunities in government agencies, corporate legal departments, non-profit organisations, international law firms, and policy development roles. CDU's strong employment outcomes demonstrate graduates successfully transition to professional legal practice and related fields.
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