Fast facts
Course type: Undergraduate degree
Course length: 4 years
Location: On campus
2013 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 90.20
Guaranteed entry ATAR: 95.00
TAFElink: Not applicable
Bonus points: SEAS, RISAS
International students: Entry and English requirements
Course overview
Undertaking the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice will enable you to acquire a range of practical and transferable skills and knowledge which will qualify you to practice law, or to work in a range of other interesting areas relating to social justice, human rights, or commerce.
Learning from highly experienced and passionate teaching staff, you will develop an understanding of the historical development and context of Australian law and gain the ability to critically evaluate it. By your final year, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge which will allow you to analyse, reason, research, advocate, interview, negotiate and work in teams.
In addition to this solid theoretical grounding the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice has embedded within it the necessary legal practice skills which ensure that you are exposed to real world work experiences and are career-ready from the moment you graduate.
A Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) is also available.
Law Pathway
The Bachelor of Justice and Society (Law Pathway) is an alternative entry option for students seeking admission into a Law degree at Flinders.
In order to be guaranteed a place in the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice in the following year, you must achieve an overall credit (5.0) grade point average, including a grade of credit or higher in 2 Law topics.
Students who successfully complete this pathway may receive up to 36 units of credit.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule.
Why study Law at Flinders?
This course:
- allows you to qualify to practise as a barrister or solicitor without having to pay extra for the compulsory Professional Legal Training component
- is modern, friendly, accessible and, most importantly, highly regarded by the legal profession
- consistently scores in the top band in surveys of student satisfaction
- is designed to foster independent learning techniques and teach the critical analysis of legal material and the development of legal skills.
Professional Recognition/Membership
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice satisfies the academic and professional requirements underpinning eligibility to be admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the State of South Australia.
Admission to practice in other States and Territories in Australia would normally be possible but is formally subject to the requirements in place in those jurisdictions.
Combined degree options
You can combine this course with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 21442
- Bachelor of Business l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Business (Advanced Leadership) | 6 years | SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) l 5.5 years lSATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Business (International Business) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Business (Management) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Accounting) | 6 years | SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Finance) | 6 years | SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced Leadership and Sustainability) | 6 years | SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability) l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of International Studies l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Languages l 5.5 - 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Justice and Society l 5.5 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
- Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) l 6 years l SATAC code: 214442
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Prerequisities: None
Domestic students: You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: year 12 qualifications, adult entry (STAT/Bridging Program), TAFE/VET qualification, higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications.
International students: Entry and English requirements
Applications and annual fees
| Domestic students | |
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| SATAC code: | 214441 |
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | SATAC Uniweb |
| Annual fees: | Place type: Commonwealth-supported $9,787 |
| International students | |
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| CRICOS code: | 033057K |
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | How to apply |
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Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Further study options
Course brochures
| Domestic students |
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Law & Justice (PDF 705KB) |
| International students |
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| eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
