Bachelor (Honours)
You must have a completed recognised non-law bachelor degree (or equivalent)
Completed graduate diplomas masters and/or doctorates are the accepted equivalents
Selection ranks
You will be considered solely on the basis of the selection ranks from all of your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Your other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses but will not be considered for this course.
If admitted to the graduate entry program you will automatically receive one year of advanced standing which will entitle you to complete the degree in three years (full-time).
A completed recognised non-law bachelor degree (or equivalent)
Are you considering upskilling or transitioning to a career in the legal profession? If so QUT's Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) course may be the ideal option for you. By building upon your previous studies you can accelerate your path to graduation and enter the legal field sooner.
At QUT we prepare our students for the modern world of law with a unique balance between legal principles and practice. With our practical hands-on approach to teaching you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and the core areas of law required for admission to legal practice in Australia. You will also learn about the relationship between Australia's indigenous people and the legal system through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on law.
Significant advancements in data-driven technologies are fundamentally changing many aspects of society. As a result the legal industry is rapidly evolving and lawyers are increasingly required to develop new skills and capabilities to adapt to the changing nature of law and legal work. In this course we explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting the legal industry. You'll learn about the legal ethical and social challenges raised by these technologies as well as design thinking techniques that enable you to respond to legal challenges from a human-centred perspectives.
When you study law with us you will be taught by the best in the legal field. Our law teaching staff consist of award-winning academics and industry-leading professionals who bring a wealth of real-world experience and theoretical knowledge to the classroom. Designed in close collaboration with industry partners our honours-level law courses are modern relevant and uphold industry standards.
Another way we prepare our students for the real world is via our work-integrated learning opportunities. These include our legal clinics community justice projects study tours internships and meet-the-professional events. By participating in these programs you'll be able to build your professional network and gain valuable practical experience while also earning credit towards your degree.
Our law degree opens up a world of exciting career possibilities that go beyond traditional legal practice. While many of our graduates pursue careers as legal practitioners our law degree also provides the foundation for government community organisations or business careers.
This degree is accredited by the Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB). To become a solicitor or barrister you will need to complete practical legal training (PLT) and pass the Bar Exams. QUT offers PLT through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry) degree students must complete 384 credit points of core and elective units. Students will be granted 96 credit points of advanced standing in place of general law electives.
The course is made up of:
*Students commencing from 2019 may choose an introductory law elective in place of one general law elective.
Honours Level Units
96 credit points of the following honours units will be used to determine the honours levels of the LLB (Hons):
Year 1
Your first year provides a holistic comprehensive and transitional learning experience laying a solid foundation and assisting you to develop the skills and capabilities necessary to be a successful learner and legal professional. Gaining a strong understanding of the law of torts (negligence damages and no-fault compensation schemes) legal interviewing legal problem solving criminal law legal research the variety of contexts in which Australian law operates and developing a positive professional identity through the dispute resolution unit is the focus of first year. You can also select an introductory law elective unit OR a general law elective unit.
Year 2
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in contract law administrative law commercial and personal property law legal research equity and trusts constitutional law administrative law and commercial and personal property law. You can also select one general law elective unit to develop your knowledge and skills in your particular area of interest.
Year 3
In third year you can choose two advanced law electives where you can further advance your practical legal knowledge and skills through such units as commercial contracts in practice health law public international law and theories of law. In addition you will study real property law commercial remedies civil procedure corporate law and undertake a legal research capstone project which brings all of your acquired advanced legal knowledge and skills together.
NB Please note that the order of units studied will be slightly different if you enter the course mid-year.
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry) degree students must complete 384 credit points of core and elective units. Students will be granted 96 credit points of advanced standing in place of general law electives.
The course is made up of:
*Students commencing from 2019 may choose an introductory law elective in place of one general law elective.
Honours Level Units
96 credit points of the following honours units will be used to determine the honours levels of the LLB (Hons):
Year 1
Your first year provides a holistic comprehensive and transitional learning experience laying a solid foundation and assisting you to develop the skills and capabilities necessary to be a successful learner and legal professional. Gaining a strong understanding of the law of torts (negligence damages and no-fault compensation schemes) legal interviewing legal problem solving criminal law legal research the variety of contexts in which Australian law operates and developing a positive professional identity through the dispute resolution unit is the focus of first year. You can also select one introductory law elective unit OR one general law elective unit.
Year 2
You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in contract law administrative law commercial and personal property law legal research equity and trusts constitutional law administrative law and commercial and personal property law. You can also select one general law elective unit to develop your knowledge and skills in your particular area of interest.
Year 3
In third year you can choose two advanced law electives where you can further advance your practical legal knowledge and skills through such units as commercial contracts in practice health law public international law and theories of law. In addition you will study real property law commercial remedies civil procedure corporate law and undertake a legal research capstone project which brings all of your acquired advanced legal knowledge and skills together.
NB Please note that the order of units studied will be slightly different if you enter the course mid-year.