James Cook University

Bachelor of Laws

JCU’s Bachelor of Laws provides you with a skills-based and multidisciplinary legal education, accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board and approved for admission to practise law in Queensland. With a strong emphasis on independent thinking and innovative problem-solving, you’ll be equipped for contemporary legal practice that makes a difference to people and communities.

In this accredited three-year degree, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts, principles and values of the law. You’ll learn the role of the law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts and its significance for stable government, economic prosperity and the protection of individual and cultural rights.

Find support for your success through JCU’s First Year Experience program. New law students will receive guidance, study tips and practical advice as you build foundational legal knowledge and skills.

Learn from world-class lecturers and experience small, friendly classes and personalised support. Practical work placements ensure you are work-ready when you graduate. In the Bachelor of Laws, you’ll get firsthand experience with the legal system through mock trials as well as the chance to gain practical training in North Queensland’s first ‘moot court’ with e-court facilities at JCU Cairns, Bada-jali campus, City.