Overview

Students acquire the academic qualification for admission to practise as a lawyer. The course is also suitable for those wanting legal knowledge and skills for work in other occupations. First year provides students with foundation skills and knowledge for the study of law. In their final year, students choose from a range of electives. These subjects enable students to develop specialist knowledge through the study of legal issues directly affecting society. This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and Chief Justice.JCU Offer Guarantee: JCU offers guaranteed admissions to most courses if a minimum ATAR is achieved. Learn more here: Guaranteed Admission at JCU. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Laws at JCU.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Arts/B Laws; B Business/B Laws; B Science/B Laws.
Combined diploma/degrees: This course can be combined with the following course at TAFE Qld: D Justice Studies. Refer to entry for the diploma under TAFE Qld.

Prerequisites

Potential Career Outcomes

Private practice as a barrister or solicitor in general practice, in the not-for-profit sector, government and non-government agencies, business, the public service.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not provided by the institution for this course.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the James Cook University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


Course Reviews

Currently studying or have studied this course in the past? Leave a Review of the course to help other prospective students.
Login/Register to leave a Review
Australia Treasury

Help shape the future for all Australians

Want to make an impact to your local community and across Australia? Join Treasury, the Government’s lead economic advisor and be involved in developing policies and providing well informed, innovative and sound advice on key issues that impact Australians.

Find out more