Overview

Designed and taught by practising lawyers and academics, Deakin's accredited Bachelor of Laws combines sound legal training with real-world experience. You will develop key skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking and gain sought-after experience through our substantial work-integrated learning opportunities.

Tailor your studies to a field of interest by choosing from a wide range of commercial and public law electives and work on real cases under the supervision of qualified solicitors at Deakin's Law Clinic, our community legal services that offers free legal advice.

Study at Deakin Law School and join the ranks of high-performing students attending one of Australia's top law schools. For over 30 years we've attracted some of the best and brightest students in Australia who have gone on to enjoy high employment rates in dynamic roles across law, business, journalism, public administration, private enterprise and politics.

Course info

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Law.

Potential Career Outcomes

Upon completion of your degree and the additional practical legal training, you will be qualified to work as a solicitor or barrister in all legal fields, including: commercial law, criminal law, family law, public international and human rights law, refugee law or personal injury law. As an alternative to practising as a barrister or solicitor, you may choose to enter business as a corporate lawyer, consultant, company administrator or business manager.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer96.9599.35
Median rank to receive an offer85.5092.85
Lowest rank to receive an offer80.8585.75

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin 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.


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