Lawyer

A Lawyer is hired to represent a client in a range of legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases being heard in court. Lawyers might draw up legal documents and appear in court to speak on behalf of their client. You might specialise in a particular area of law such as property, family or criminal law cases.

Lawyers should have excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail. You’ll need to be a good communicator and be able to work with clients from a range of backgrounds. Lawyers must be able to follow correct procedures and be able to manage several clients at one time. You’ll need to be able to manage your time well and work as part of a larger legal team.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $99,996
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a lawyer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Juris Doctor

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $137,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laws

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $136,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Laws

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $65,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $67,968
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in International Law

On Campus
6 months
$0 - $22,656
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws

Blended, On Campus
4 - 5 years
$0 - $187,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Lawyer Lawyer Legal Advisor Solicitor + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws

Blended, On Campus
5 years
$0 - $162,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barrister Diplomat Solicitor Community Lawyer Lawyer + 2 more

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science

On Campus
5 years
$0 - $69,305
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)

On Campus
3 - 4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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