Bachelor of Laws

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

103210M

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,240 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Bachelor of Laws

About

The Bachelor of Laws brings law to life. With coursework designed and delivered in close partnership with respected Australian law firms, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running upon graduation.

Delivered by leaders of industry in the heart of Melbourne, this course law degree draws on our deep industry connections to give you as much real-world experience as possible. This practical component is balanced with a thorough theoretical grounding in the Australian legal system and fundamental legal principles and concepts.

As well as learning how to analyse and solve problems involving questions of law, you’ll develop a suite of invaluable skills that will prepare you for a career as a legal practitioner or in a law-related field. Such skills include effective writing, drafting, advocacy, interviewing and advising, negotiation, teamwork and presentations.

Our three-year law degree is shaped by an advisory board comprising partners of top-tier law firms and senior barristers. It also has a strong technology focus, preparing you for an evolving legal system and society.

It’s all about equipping you with the practical and analytical skills, knowledge and capabilities you need to make meaningful contributions in a rapidly changing world.

Why study law at RMIT?

Graduate in three years

Unlike others, the RMIT Bachelor of Laws is just three years. With targeted law electives, you are career-ready, faster.

Solve real-world issues

In every class, you’ll work on real-world problems and cases, allowing you to gain practical skills and experience and build applicable legal knowledge.

Learn from the experts

Our academics are leaders in the legal profession, delivering a rigorous program that’s shaped to the demands of today’s society.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 85% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Laws, a world of possibility will be open to you.

You could choose to work in the commercial legal sector as a lawyer. You may want to pursue legal aid or community law. Or perhaps a career in academia, the media, politics or business beckons.

Through the many networking opportunities offered during the course, you’ll forge strong connections that help set you up for career success.

Note: To be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia, you will need to complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements, either through one year of Supervised Workplace Training with a law firm or an approved PLT course. The PLT course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through Leo Cussen Centre for Law or The College of Law.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,240

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

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