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Bachelor of Laws

UndergraduateCSU-LAW-DEG2025

A fully-registered foundation qualification in law

Take your first steps towards a future in law. Get an introduction to the Australian legal system before specialising in subjects that interest you. Upon completion of further study, you may become a lawyer in Australia. 

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
23

Indicative first year fee

$16,992

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Laws

About this degree

Entry requirements

Career opportunities

Graduates with legal qualifications are sought in almost every field and every industry.

  • Work for government and non-government organisations

Pursue a career in government agencies, legal aid or community legal centres, mediation and dispute resolution, or social justice advocacy. Roles are also found in domestic or international non-government organisations specialising in human rights, environmental law, or native title and Indigenous affairs.

  • Move into private enterprise

Pursue a legal career in commercial law firms or small, medium or large businesses.

  • Explore opportunities with further study

With further study, you could work in private practice as a solicitor or barrister, or pursue a career in academia or research.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Laws degree has been developed to meet the Legal Profession Admissions Board of NSW accreditation requirements. The course aims, objectives and core curriculum are based on the Priestley 11 Standards provided by the Legal Profession Admission Rules 2015 (NSW).

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
BarristersOver $120K Up 7.8%
Policy and Planning ManagersOver $120K Up 53.8%
Solicitors$75K to $93K Up 29.4%

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