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Study Law and criminology.

Top 200 in the world for Law

(The World University Subject Rankings 2022)

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Be fearless

Study Law and Criminology.

Top 200 in the world for Law

(The World University Subject Rankings 2022)

Apply now

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Bachelor of Laws

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Why study a Law degree at Flinders University?

Technology and innovation are transforming almost every aspect of law and legal practice, creating new ways of working in new markets.

Future focussed and outcomes driven, studying a Flinders Law degree delivers an exciting and innovative program that equips you with the mindset and skills to adapt and thrive in this changing legal landscape.

The Flinders law program provides the perfect balance between sound legal training, real-world experience, and future ready skills. The program combines rigorous legal knowledge, practical and professional legal competencies, and the skills to successfully navigate the future – including creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Five stars
in Law & Paralegal Studies for overall educational experience and teaching quality.

The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate).

No.1 in SA
in Law & Paralegal Studies for overall educational experience, skills development and teaching quality.

The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only.

No.1 in SA
in Law & Paralegal Studies for student support.

The Good Universities Guide 2022 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only.

Start practicing law sooner

Flinders is the only South Australian university offering an integrated and accredited Laws and Legal Practice program so you can undertake your Practical Legal Training (PLT) topics as the final part of your degree, saving you time and money and allowing you to start practicing sooner.

International accreditation

Internationally recognised and accredited degrees in India, Singapore.

Courses available in Law and Criminology

New course Midyear entry Midyear entry
Undergraduate
  • Bachelor of Criminology Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Criminology (Cybersecurity) Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Criminology (Innovation) Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Laws Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
Honours
  • Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Criminology (Honours) 1 year Midyear entry
  • Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
Postgraduate
  • Research Methods Midyear entry
Higher degree by research
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Prior Published Work Midyear entry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology Midyear entry
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law Midyear entry
  • Master of Laws Midyear entry

“I chose Flinders Law because I liked how the legal practice component was embedded right from the start. I wanted to go beyond theory, and from our first year we learned practical skills.

Studying the law gives you power. It gives you analytical and critical skills. The law is in every part of our society, whether you’re buying a house, buying a care or buying a coffee. I never truly understood that until I studying.”

Ashley Ramachandran,
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Relations

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“I chose Flinders Law because I liked how the legal practice component was embedded right from the start. I wanted to go beyond theory, and from our first year we learned practical skills.

Studying the law gives you power. It gives you analytical and critical skills. The law is in every part of our society, whether you’re buying a house, buying a care or buying a coffee. I never truly understood that until I studying.”

Ashley Ramachandran,
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Relations

Learn about studying Law at Flinders, career opportunities and growth projections with Tania Leiman, Dean of Law.

Hear from Flinders Law student Jordan Hopkins.

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Joelle Xin En Foo,
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours), Singapore

“The opportunity to be able to work in a law firm has been beneficial. It has allowed me to put into practice the skills I acquired in law school and the legal practice courses. 

The degree program was unique and attractive because it incorporated Legal Practice. The legal practice courses provided me opportunities to develop practical skills for the workplace. In addition, Singapore only recognises a select few law degrees in Australia and Flinders University is one of them.

The subjects are interesting and presented a challenge to me and made me push my limits of critical thought and analysis. I think connecting and seeing the interplay between different areas of law is also very fascinating.”

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Joelle Xin En Foo,
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours), Singapore

Meet Daniel Ajak. 
Flinders Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice

Community is at the heart of Flinders Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice graduate Daniel Ajak’s passion for the law. His desire to help those most vulnerable, including members of the South Sudanese community, was highly influenced by his father.

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Meet Daniel Ajak. 
Flinders Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice

Community is at the heart of Flinders Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice graduate Daniel Ajak’s passion for the law. His desire to help those most vulnerable, including members of the South Sudanese community, was highly influenced by his father.

Daniel’s father was a tribal chief and advocate in his native South Sudan. His problem-solving skills were honed resolving tribal disputes and acting as counsel during disputes with other tribes. After growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp and subsequently moving to Australia, Daniel decided to develop his own problem-solving skills by pursuing a law degree at Flinders.

“I remembered all the advocacy that dad used to do in the traditional setting. Interclan disputes, tribal disputes, he was the advocate. I thought if I could combine his personal traits with a legal degree, I could go further and do better than he did”.

At Flinders, Daniel made the most of his studies, and actively pursued networking opportunities. His cohort included many older students, whose advice was invaluable and helped him keep focus. 

“Students who were older than me and had more experience helped keep me in line. I’d ask for advice and take it on board. It made me a lot more focused.“

Daniel’s network of friends, relatives and mentors helped him step into a private practice role straight out of law school. However, the opportunity to help his community drew Daniel to his current role as a defence lawyer with Victoria Legal Aid.

His understanding of the South Sudanese community and ability to speak Dinka has led to positive outcomes in a number of cases. Daniel’s linguistic skills enable him to get proper instructions as opposed to having to go through an interpreter. Many members of the South Sudanese community are eligible for legal aid as they’re not well enough established in Australia to afford private lawyers. Legal aid is their only viable option, and Daniel is in a unique position to help.

“In private practice I’m limited in what I can do, but in legal aid I can offer more help. I have the opportunity to make a difference on a larger scale.”

Daniel’s father was a tribal chief and advocate in his native South Sudan. His problem-solving skills were honed resolving tribal disputes and acting as counsel during disputes with other tribes. After growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp and subsequently moving to Australia, Daniel decided to develop his own problem-solving skills by pursuing a law degree at Flinders.

“I remembered all the advocacy that dad used to do in the traditional setting. Interclan disputes, tribal disputes, he was the advocate. I thought if I could combine his personal traits with a legal degree, I could go further and do better than he did”.

At Flinders, Daniel made the most of his studies, and actively pursued networking opportunities. His cohort included many older students, whose advice was invaluable and helped him keep focus. 

“Students who were older than me and had more experience helped keep me in line. I’d ask for advice and take it on board. It made me a lot more focused.“

Daniel’s network of friends, relatives and mentors helped him step into a private practice role straight out of law school. However, the opportunity to help his community drew Daniel to his current role as a defence lawyer with Victoria Legal Aid.

His understanding of the South Sudanese community and ability to speak Dinka has led to positive outcomes in a number of cases. Daniel’s linguistic skills enable him to get proper instructions as opposed to having to go through an interpreter. Many members of the South Sudanese community are eligible for legal aid as they’re not well enough established in Australia to afford private lawyers. Legal aid is their only viable option, and Daniel is in a unique position to help.

“In private practice I’m limited in what I can do, but in legal aid I can offer more help. I have the opportunity to make a difference on a larger scale.”

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