Victoria University

Bachelor of Laws

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Launch an exciting career in law and make a name for yourself in corporate, community or government legal sectors.

If you’d like a dynamic and fulfilling job in law, learn from the best at VU.

Through this law degree you’ll get a broad perspective on legal practice and gain specialist academic and professional skills including:

  • advocacy
  • ethical judgement
  • communication
  • legal research and writing
  • interviewing and negotiation
  • relevant legal professional computing skills.

Thanks to our partnerships with the courts and community legal services, you’ll also gain practical, real-world experience of the justice system – helping you along the path to a rewarding career in law.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • City Campus - 370 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Admission criteria

  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English. PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics or Psychology.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent). PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics or Psychology.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $133,600 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $133,600

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Laws will prepare you for the following roles.

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. Law...

Avg yearly income $99,996
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

Employment Lawyer

An Employment Lawyer represents clients in legal proceedings relating to employment matters. You might represent clients who believe they have been...

Avg yearly income $140,400
Entry barriers Low

Family Lawyer

A Family Lawyer specialises in legal proceedings involving family law such as divorce settlements or dealing with wills. You might represent a clie...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Legal Advisor

Legal Advisors are qualified professionals who are employed by corporate organisations and government agencies to provide internal legal advice. Th...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

Solicitor

A Solicitor represents a client in legal proceedings. You might liaise with clients and provide legal advice or guidance. Solicitors may prepare fo...

Avg yearly income $114,140
Entry barriers Low

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.