Fast facts
Course type: Honours
Course length: 4 years
Location: On campus
2013 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 95.75
Guaranteed entry ATAR: Not applicable
TAFElink: Not applicable
Bonus points: SEAS, RISAS
International students: Entry and English requirements
Course overview
The Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) is designed to provide an enhanced program of studies for students of exceptional academic ability.The course 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. 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.
Working with key staff and students with similar capabilities, the course includes an enhanced research training experience, the option for up to two Masters level electives and a minor dissertation. This will provide opportunities for students to work together as they pursue their studies, develop their interests and share ideas.
Students will be provided with a range of enhanced academic activities such as working more closely with Visiting Judicial Fellows and participation in postgraduate student seminars and programs.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule for:
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry) (Honours)
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 jursdictions.
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice degree?
Combined degree options
You can combine this course with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Business | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Business (International Business) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Business (Management) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability) | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of International Studies | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Languages | 5.5 - 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Justice and Society | 5.5 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Science | 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) | 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) | 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) | 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Analytical Science) | 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) | 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
- Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) | 6 years | SATAC code: 224302
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: Admission to this course is based on year 12 qualifications only. Applicants will need to obtain an ATAR of 95 or higher (or equivalent) to be considered for admission.
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: | 224301 |
| Mid year entry: | Combined degrees only |
| Applications: | SATAC Uniweb |
| Annual fees: | Place type: Commonwealth-supported $9,792 |
| International students | |
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| CRICOS code: | 074761B |
| Mid year entry: | To be advised |
| Applications: | How to apply |
| Annual fees: |
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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.
Related courses
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 |
