Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,237 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is your path to become a lawyer or legal professional.

You’ll build a foundation in how the law works – and how and why laws change over time. Research past decisions to understand precedent and learn to analyse and interpret laws, regulations and court rulings.

Debate the future of law and explore emerging areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. Embrace your social conscience as a champion for environmental sustainability and climate action. Be inspired by engaging, award-winning teachers and leading researchers in areas such as international law as you prepare for an international career.

Learn about the importance of ethics and professional conduct and how to uphold the integrity of the legal system with fairness and equality. Graduate ready to guide strategy and decision-making for small business to large corporations.

Please note: further study is required to be admitted to legal practice. You will need to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which include completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

Career

Career outcomes

Studying law will give you a distinct way of thinking. You could use your transferable skills in business, government or NGOs.

You’ll be ready to approach the bench as a barrister who specialises in courtroom appearances. You might take on a role as a solicitor interviewing clients, preparing legal documents, giving advice, and representing clients in court. Or, perhaps you’ll be a voice for asylum seekers, or people who have suffered injury or financial loss.

A broad range of career options will be open to you, including:

Arbitrator/mediator
Human rights advocate
In-house counsel
Judge’s associate
Law clerk
Paralegal
Parliamentary draftsperson
Policy/Ministerial adviser
Political analyst
Solicitor*
Barrister*.

*To be admitted to legal practice, you will also need to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Industry Trends

Job growth for solicitors in Australia has long-term trend of strong growth. It is one of the top 20 occupations in demand by shortage, with above average employment rates (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024).

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC). To be admitted to legal practice, graduates are required to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,237 / year(s)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website