University of Canberra

Bachelor of Laws (Legal Practice)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Major in Legal Practice is focused on developing students' specialised knowledge in key areas of law required for the professional accreditation of the LLB. These areas of law include Contract Law, Torts Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Corporations Law, Property Law, Administrative Law, Equity Law and Evidence Law.

Delivery mode

University of Canberra offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 20 Telita St, Bruce

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

  • Year 12 ATAR
  • other Australian Qualification
  • work experience
  • overseas qualification

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Paralegal Services plus have a minimum of 12 months of documented full-time work experience as a paralegal or its equivalent will also be considered for admission.

Admission requirements

For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.

If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we also recognise a range of other international qualifications for direct entry. These include the NCEA Level 3, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A Levels, plus other country-specific qualifications.

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT1: Overall score of 79
  • Pearson Test of Academic English: 58 with no skill score below 50
  • Cambridge English Scale: 176 with no sub-score below 169
  • Occupational English Test: No grade lower than 'C' in any of the sub-tests
  • UC English Language Proficiency Test*: Minimum overall grade of 'C' (UC administered offshore Masters courses)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $139,200 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$139,200
Enquire with University of Canberra to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $139,200 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Laws (Legal Practice) will prepare you for the following roles.

Government Lawyer

A Government Lawyer provides legal advice and representation to government departments and agencies. You might work in areas such as policy develop...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Community Lawyer

A Community Lawyer provides legal support and advocacy for individuals and groups within the community. You might work in non-profit organisations,...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Parliamentary Counsel

A Parliamentary Counsel provides legal expertise and support to government members in drafting and reviewing legislation. You might work within a p...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Criminal Defense Lawyer

A Criminal Defence Lawyer represents individuals or organisations charged with criminal offences. You might work in a law firm, public defender’s o...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Corporate Lawyer

A Corporate Lawyer provides legal expertise to businesses and corporations. You might work in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate gov...

Avg yearly income $112,060
Entry barriers Low

Prosecutor

A Prosecutor tries legal cases against individuals in a court of law. You’ll work with police and other authorities to prepare for legal cases and ...

Avg yearly income $122,980
Entry barriers Low

About University of Canberra

Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is embedded deep in the soul of Canberra, the Australian capital. Canberra is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.

Our home in Canberra and connection with our neighbouring communities shapes our purpose as a university. Whether it’s fostering innovation, meeting health-care needs, solving environmental challenges or equipping our future leaders, our University is an embodiment of our distinctive city. Canberra is a wonderful place to live, study and work – a safe, connected, multicultural city which boasts great scenery, excellent entertainment and sports venues, a buzzing food scene and a glittering galaxy of cultural institutions.

UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focussed on employability outcomes. We’re ranked in the top 5 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2021, 2023), in the world’s top 300 universities (THE, 2023) and ranked number one in the ACT for full-time employment and teaching quality (GUG 2023). These are remarkable achievements for a university only recently celebrating its 30th anniversary.

This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive teaching and learning, as well as strong ties to industry. The latter means that students enjoy real-world work experience, internships and clinical placements meaning UC students get a taste for their future careers, even before graduation.

As new developments continue to expand the campus one thing the University has maintained over its 30 years is its indomitable, distinctive character. Our location in Australia’s capital city has shaped the University as progressive and dynamic – dedicated to public service and building a sustainable and prosperous future. As a hub of learning, practical courses, innovative research and new opportunities, it will always be the University in, of and for Canberra