Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Online: January, May, September
- Townsville: January, May, September
- Cairns: January, May, September
Fees
$16,323.00+
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2024, which are indicative only of the upcoming year's.
Duration
3 years full-time
Entry Requirements
ATAR 75
English (Units 3/4,C)
QTAC Codes
- 311069
- 311061
- 321061
Course detail
Gain a multidisciplinary and practical legal education with a JCU law degree. You will study the core concepts of law and learn how to apply your legal skills in varied contexts, including contracts, personal property and land, criminal, company, constitutional, and administrative law.
The course is accredited by the and is an approved qualification for determining your eligibility for admission as a solicitor in Queensland. Graduates must complete approved practical legal training with a traineeship at a firm or a practical legal training course to meet the requirements to practise as a lawyer.
Build a legal foundation with JCU
The Bachelor of Laws degree can be completed in three years full-time, with options for part-time study and dual degrees available. These can provide multiple pathways towards specialisation in your chosen area of law.
In your first year, you will build a strong foundation of legal concepts and processes in a contemporary setting, supported by JCU’s First Year Experience program, which provides personalised study guidance.
In your second year, you will build upon your foundational knowledge to study different areas of law in-depth, including personal property and land law, criminal law, and torts. Pursue elective law subjects to suit your career interests and goals.
In your third year, you will advance your legal knowledge and skills by developing expertise in administration, equity, trusts, company, and constitutional law.
Immerse yourself in a flexible legal education
As a student of JCU’s Queensland law school, your subjects will comprise of tutorials and workshops facilitated by expert and friendly lecturers who engage you in immersive and dynamic learning experiences. Pursue self-directed study and assessment with hybrid learning environments and integrated technology to connect online and in-person to your course. Study flexibly throughout your law degree with access to indoor and outdoor spaces, including e-court facilities.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment,and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Laws.
Honours
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. Refer to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information.
A JCU Law degree opens up a wide range of career options. You could pursue a career in government or the private sector in areas such as business and commerce, environment, property, taxation, corporate or family law.
As a graduate of JCU’s Bachelor of Laws, you will be qualified to perform roles such as barrister, solicitor, public prosecutor, community lawyer, legal officer, or in-house counsel for large companies.
This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) and Chief Justice and is an approved qualification for admission to practice law in Queensland. Students wishing to practice should obtain further information from the .
Entry score threshold
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
ATAR/Selection Rank: 75.00
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Laws for Semester 1, 2024. The table includes offers deferred to Semester 1, 2024 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year.
JCU Townsville
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
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Highest | 91.85 | 95.40 |
Median | 83.10 | 86.95 |
Lowest | 74.70 | 75.50 |
JCU Cairns
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
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Highest | <5 | <5 |
Median | <5 | <5 |
Lowest | <5 | <5 |
External
Without adjustments | With adjustments* | |
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Highest | <5 | <5 |
Median | <5 | <5 |
Lowest | <5 | <5 |
Notes:
<5 – indicates less than 5 OP/ATAR-based offers made.
* Refer to Adjustment Factors
Find out more about who you might study with by viewing this course’s student profile.
Adjustment factors
69ÂÜÀò applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more about JCU’s adjustment factors.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2024 |
Course code | 118610 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) & Chief Justice. To be eligible for admission as a solicitor in Queensland, an applicant must have completed approved law qualifications (this degree satisfies that requirement), have undertaken approved practical legal training via a practical legal training course or Supervised Traineeship at a firm, and be able to satisfy the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and the Supreme Court of Queensland of their fitness to practise. The same requirements apply to those intending to practice as a barrister but, to obtain a barrister’s practising certificate applicants must also pass the Bar Exams and complete the Bar Practice Course after being admitted as a lawyer, followed by one year of mentoring and supervision. This course is also certified under the Australian Law School Standards. |
Owner | Academy |
College | Business, Law and Governance |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English (Units 3/4,C) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development and to displaying exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have an understanding of First Nations peoples, reconciliation, diversity and sustainability (in its broadest sense). They also have a sense of their place in the Tropics and are charged with professional, community and environmental responsibility. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social challenges of regional, national and international communities. In the context of a JCU graduate, on successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Laws. |
Reasonable adjustments | All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
:03 Legal Institutions and Processes
:03 Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
:03 Contract Law 1
:03 Contract Law 2
:03 Contemporary Practice: The New Lawyer
:03 Human Rights Law or :03 Public International Law or :03 Indigenous Peoples and the Law
Level 2
:03 Personal Property and Land Law 1
:03 Land Law 2
:03 Principles of Criminal Law A
:03 Principles of Criminal Law B
:03 Torts A – Specific Torts
:03 Torts B – Negligence
Level 3
:03 Evidence
:03 Administrative Law
:03 Principles of Equity
:03 Law of Trusts
:03 Constitutional Law
:03 Company and Partnership Law
Level 4
:03 Civil Procedure
:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting
OPTIONS
Select 3 credit points of specified subjects from List 1
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of subjects from List 2
List 1
:03 Clinical Legal Studies
:03 Competition Mooting
:03 Advocacy and Criminal Sentencing
:03 Legal Placement
:03 Multidisciplinary Project
:03 Independent Project
List 2
:03 Environmental Law and Policy
:03 Indigenous Peoples and the Law
:03 Commercial and Personal Property Law
:03 Succession
:03 Public International Law
:03 Conveyancing and Drafting
:03 Employment, Workplace and Industrial Relations Law
:03 Taxation Law
:03 Advanced Taxation Law
:03 Human Rights Law
:03 Health Law
:03 Family Law
:03 Alternative Dispute Resolution
:03 Advocacy and Criminal Sentencing
:03 Intellectual Property Law
:03 Technological Disruption, Cyberspace and the Law
:03 Sport and Entertainment Law
:03 Advanced Company Law
:03 Contemporary Issues in Justice and Criminal Law
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Cairns | |
JCU Townsville | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 7 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed a single subject towards the degree in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Credit may be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 17 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of credit may be granted at level 3 or 4 |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF LAWS |
Approved abbreviation | LLB |
Honours Award | The award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is dealt with separately under the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours). |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional 24 credit points of study [end-on] |
Eligibility | By invitation of the College Dean Normally a minimum overall GPA of 5.0 (ie. credit average) is required across the bachelor degree. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD16,323.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course. Enrolling in this flexible program will enable you to meet entry requirements including subject pre-requisites and ATARs. Introductory academic subjects are also available to prepare you for tertiary study.
*Excludes entry into the Bachelor of Advanced Science, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Marine Science, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).
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Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.
ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.
Real stories
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Alumni
Kaitlyn Hepple
Bachelor of Laws
I chose to study law at JCU due to its close proximity to home and its positive reputation. The Indigenous Centre and JCU community provided me with incredible support, and I've graduated with a new network of close friends. I secured a job while studying, and I aim to climb the career ladder within the workplace.
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Alumni
Alice Bosanquet
Bachelor of Laws
JCU offers a high standard of teaching and a strong support system for law students. The teachers have a good attitude towards teaching, have an incredible understanding of the content and are open to feedback. Students have great networking opportunities, such as get-togethers and guest lecturers.
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Alumni
Bill Mitchell
Bachelor of Laws
I’ve always had a strong focus on human rights. When TCL called for student volunteers in my fourth year at JCU, this introduced me to community legal centres. Having a direct hand in seeing justice done for those who cannot access justice is deeply satisfying.
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Head of Law
Jamie Fellows
College of Business, Law and Governance
The benefit of studying at JCU is that there are smaller classes compared to other universities. If students need help, it is very easy to get access to their teaching staff. And for students who are living further away, with online study they can still come to JCU and study many of our courses.
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Employer
Brendan Gaeta
Firm Partner at Connolly Suthers Lawyers
Connolly Suthers has a long history of employing JCU law graduates as they have a high level of understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of the Australian legal system. They demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills required in private practice. They know the north, its industries and people.