Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

About this Course

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree in another discipline and are looking to pursue a career in law, this course is designed for you.

This fully accredited law degree can be completed on-campus or online in three years full-time or part-time equivalent.

The course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the legal, corporate, commercial, or social justice sectors.

You will graduate well-prepared for legal practiceboth in the courtroom and beyond.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to have a recognised Bachelor or Masters degree in any discipline. Alternatively applicants can have a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, where in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, the student has appropriate experience/achievements since graduation to qualify them for admission to the course.

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Career Opportunities

With an ECU Law degree, there are career opportunities in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government roles. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills, and your analytical thinking ability could also open doors in corporate planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers.

Possible future job titles

Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Judge’s Associate, In-House Counsel, Community Legal Adviser, Government Legal Officer