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Study Courses Bachelor of Laws - Legal Practice Entry

Bachelor of
Laws - Legal Practice Entry

Bachelor of
Laws

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Guaranteed Entry ATAR

90.00

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STAT  

150

GPA  

4.5

TAFE/VET  

Certificate IV or above

Pathway options

Diploma in Laws

Prerequisites 

None

Duration 

3.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Start dates

March
July

Annual fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available.

About these fees.

Assumed
knowledge

None

Practical
experience  

Available

Study abroad

Available

Delivery mode*

In person
(Bedford Park, City)

SATAC

245041 (Bedford Park)
284511 (City)

IELTS Overall
7.0
Speaking: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5

Pearson Overall
65
CRICOS code
0100911

English language requirements 
Entry requirements by country
Duration
3.5 years full-time
Delivery mode
In person (on campus) 
Bedford Park, City
Start dates
March
July
Annual fee
$42,200 (2026)
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Passionate about justice, advocacy, and leadership?

Step into a future where you don’t just practise law — you shape it. The Bachelor of Laws – Legal Practice Entry equips you with the skills to lead in areas like human rights, environmental law, and family law.

Expect more from your law degree with hands-on legal experience, a future-ready curriculum, one-on-one academic support, orientation and mentoring from day one. Combine your studies with criminology, international relations and political science or business, and take your learning global with internships in Mongolia, Washington, Vienna or Parliament.

Become a lawyer, faster at Flinders University. Graduate in four years with direct entry into the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Step into a future where you don’t just practise law — you shape it. The Bachelor of Laws equips you with the skills to lead in areas like human rights, environmental law, and family law.

Expect more from your law degree with hands-on legal experience, a future-ready curriculum, one-on-one academic support, orientation and mentoring from day one. 

No.1 in SA
for Law & Paralegal Students for learner engagement

(The Good Universities Guide 2025 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Ranked in the top 2%
of the universities in the world

(THE World University Rankings 2024 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities)

Ranked No.1 in Australia
& No.5 Globally
for Sustainable Development Goal No.5: Gender Equality

(Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)

Think law is just about the courtroom? Think again.

A law degree can lead to a career as a solicitor, barrister, judge, or legal advisor — but that’s just the beginning. You could specialise in areas like fintech, criminal law, or environmental law, or work in business as a consultant or executive. With the legal sector growing by 14% and nearly 1 in 10 CEOs holding law degrees, studying law at Flinders sets you up for a career that’s dynamic, respected, and full of potential.

Source: Seek, Jobs and Skills Australia & Harvard Law School.

Salary

$105K

typical salary in Australia

Jobs growth

12%

5-year projection

Solicitor 

Solicitors work closely with clients to give legal advice, prepare documents, and negotiate outcomes. They’re often the first point of contact when someone needs legal help. From assisting families through tough times to advising billion-dollar companies, solicitors play a key role in keeping society running smoothly. And if a case needs to go to court, they’ll brief a barrister to argue it.

In-house Lawyer

In-house lawyers protect the business, manage risks, and make sure everything is above board. From tech startups to global brands, in-house lawyers are involved in big decisions, helping shape the future of the organisation. It’s a dynamic role that blends legal expertise with real-world impact.

Jobs growth

12%

5-year projection

Salary

$145K

typical salary in Australia

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024 | Seek Australia, 2024
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Barrister

If you love public speaking, strategy and standing up for what’s right – barristers do this every day.  They represent clients in court, argue cases, and fight for justice. They are expert advocates who know how to think fast, speak clearly, and persuade judges and juries.

Management Consultant

With a law degree, management consultants bring sharp thinking, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of risk and regulation. They work with top companies to improve performance, manage change, and make big decisions, often on high-stakes projects that shape industries.

Judge

Judges are the ultimate decision-makers in the courtroom. They listen to both sides of a case, apply the law, and deliver fair, unbiased rulings. Judges manage trials, guide juries, and ensure justice is served. Judges have deep legal knowledge and strong leadership skills.

International Lawyer

International lawyers tackle legal challenges that affect the world. They work on everything from war crimes to global trade, helping shape international law and policy. Whether in a courtroom in The Hague or advising a multinational company, they use law to protect rights and solve global problems. 

What will you study to start your career in Law?

Begin with the New in Law Orientation—meet your mentor, connect with legal professionals, and take part in practical activities that get you thinking like a lawyer from day one. You’ll have a senior student mentor to guide and support you through your first semester. Explore core topics and option topics and gain hands-on experience through placements in the Flinders Legal Centre or with industry partners.

  1. Year 1
  2. Year 2
  3. Year 3
  4. Year 4

GENERAL

In your first year, you'll start the New in Law Orientation, where you’ll meet your student mentor, hear from real lawyers, and dive into hands-on activities. You’ll study the following core topics.  

Year 1 - Core topics

Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Legal Innovation
  • Introduction to Law and Justice
  • Essential Legal Skills
  • Contracts
  • Ethics and Professionalism 
  • Indigenous Peoples, Colonialism and Law
  • Criminal Law and Procedure 

GENERAL

In your second year, you’ll study core topics and your choice of one option topic.

Year 2 - Core topics

Your second year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • International Law and Global Perspectives 
  • Torts
  • Property, Equity and Trusts
  • The Digital Lawyer
  • Jurisprudence 
  • Real Property Law
  • Corporate Law
  • 1 option topics  

GENERAL

In your third year, you’ll study core topics and your choice of three option topics. You’ll also get hands-on experience with placement opportunities in the Flinders Legal Centre or with an industry partner, or apply for an internship in Mongolia, Washington, Vienna or the South Australian Parliament.  

Year 3 - Core topics

Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Law in Action
  • Administrative Law
  • Civil Procedure  
  • Constitutional Law
  • Evidence 
  • 3 option topics 

In your fourth year, you’ll study three option topics. You’ll also get hands-on experience with placement opportunities in the Flinders Legal Centre, an industry partner or in Mongolia, Washington, Vienna or the South Australian Parliament. 

Year 4 - Core topics

Your third year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • 3 option topics  
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Accreditation or Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC) of South Australia. 

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws - Legal Practice Entry satisfies the academic requirements to become admitted as a barrister and solicitor in any state or territory of Australia. Completion also provides direct entry to the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, delivered in collaboration with Leo Cussen in the Adelaide CBD.

Successful completion of both the Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice satisfies all requirements (both academic and practical) for admission as a barrister and solicitor in any state or territory of Australia.

This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC) of South Australia. 

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements to become admitted as a barrister and solicitor in any state or territory of Australia. Completion also provides direct entry to the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, delivered in collaboration with Leo Cussen in the Adelaide CBD.

Successful completion of both the Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice satisfies all requirements (both academic and practical) for admission as a barrister and solicitor in any state or territory of Australia.

Boost your knowledge with an Honours degree in Law.

SATAC: 24501 (Bedford Park) 284521 (City)

Our four-year combined Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Legal Practice Entry will equip you with exceptional research and analysis skills, enhance your professional and interpersonal competencies, and expand your career options. 

This program is designed for high achievers and will take your knowledge to the next level.  It combines the highest level of traditional legal training with a future-focused curriculum and offers opportunities to pursue specialised research interests and sets the foundation for postgraduate study including a higher degree by research or a PhD. 

Your fourth year includes a dissertation and three option topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

Our four-year combined Bachelor of Laws (Honours) will equip you with exceptional research and analysis skills, enhance your professional and interpersonal competencies, and expand your career options. 

This program is designed for high achievers and will take your knowledge to the next level.  It combines the highest level of traditional legal training with a future-focused curriculum and offers opportunities to pursue specialised research interests and sets the foundation for postgraduate study including a higher degree by research or a PhD. 

Your fourth year includes a dissertation and three option topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

Learn more

No.1 in SA
for Law & Paralegal Students for learner engagement

(The Good Universities Guide 2025 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Ranked in the top 2%
of the universities in the world

(THE World University Rankings 2024 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities)

Ranked No.1 in Australia
& No.5 Globally
for Sustainable Development Goal No.5: Gender Equality

(Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)

Discover South Australia.

Where world-class education meets laid-back coastal living. With pristine beaches, acclaimed wineries, and vibrant festivals at your doorstep, South Australia offers an unmatched student experience.

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Discover more about Flinders University’s Bachelor of Laws.

Learn about Flinders Law with student Madison Millward

The teachers here are really amazing and engaging I found them to be super easy to approach to ask them any questions about any of my topics." Law student Madison Millward talks about her university journey, about the outstanding teachers, and her thoughts about a career with a law degree.

Learn about Flinders Law with student Grainne O'Connell

I chose to study at Flinders because I got a lot of recommendations; they mentioned the supportive environment, how friendly everyone was, how innovative the law degree was, but also how beautiful the campus was." Law student Grainne O'Connell explains why she chose Flinders and what she enjoys most in her law degree.

“Flinders opened doors for me that I never would have been able to open on my own.”

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Marielle Intveld

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)

“Working internationally had always been a goal of mine.”

Adam Hamilton

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)

“Flinders staff have helped me build my portfolio and prepare for a career in criminal law.”

Ian Jun Yan Tan

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)

“Flinders staff have helped me build my portfolio and prepare for a career in criminal law.”

Ian Jun Yan Tan

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)

“Working internationally had always been a goal of mine.”

Adam Hamilton

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)

“Flinders opened doors for me that I never would have been able to open on my own.”

Close up of law student Marielle Intveld

Marielle Intveld

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)

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Learn from the experts.

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.

Professor Tania Leiman

Dean of Law

Tania explores the legal impacts of emerging technologies, including driverless vehicles and the evolving role of lawyers. As Dean of Law, she integrates future-focused research into teaching, preparing graduates for a changing legal landscape. Experienced in practice, she brings award-winning expertise and innovative leadership to Flinders Law.

Dr Samantha Kontra

Senior Lecturer

Samantha teaches Essential Legal Skills, a foundational topic for first year undergraduate students, as well as Torts and Family Law. She is a long-time leader in student success and mentoring and has won teaching awards for her work with first year students. She draws on her studies in Law, Psychology and Legal Negotiation to bring legal skills development to the forefront of her teaching. in Australian law schools. 

Lecturer Dr James Scheibner

Dr James Scheibner

Lecturer

James specialises in intellectual property, data protection, and health law, with a focus on software, biotechnology, and privacy in digital health. Drawing on international research experience, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to teaching Torts, Advanced Legal Research, and Law in a Digital Age at Flinders.
 

Connect with industry.

In this course you’ll benefit from strong partnerships with law firms, government agencies, and not-for-profit organisations. In the Law in Action topic you’ll undertake a placement getting hands-on experience of legal practice with our Flinders Legal Centre or an industry partner. Build valuable knowledge and skills working with supervising solicitors to provide free, independent, and confidential legal advice to the community.

Gain real world experience.

Through unique placements, our students have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the law - and make a real difference along the way.

Intern in Mongolia

In partnership with the Law Foundation of South Australia, Flinders University offers a Mongolian Human Rights Internship to law students.

In partnership with the Law Foundation of South Australia, Flinders University offers a Mongolian Human Rights Internship to law students*.

*Subject to visa conditions.

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Brett Maryniak (featured above) interning with Mongolia's National Human Rights Commission, Brett’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring.

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If you do not meet entry requirements for your desired degree, Flinders University Academy will provide you with a direct pathway into the destination degree of your choice.

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Gain two qualifications in just 1.5 years of extra study with a combined degree.

Flinders University combined degree options can help you pursue multiple passions and graduate with two degrees to broaden your career opportunities. 

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  Combined SATAC code: 284581 (City) 244961 (Bedford Park)

  Duration: 5 years

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Combining studies in Law with a Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science opens the door to a multitude of careers in international organisations, aid and human rights, government, transnational crime, terrorism, and non-government organisations.

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  Combined SATAC code: 284541 (City) 244941 (Bedford Park)

  Duration: 5 years

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With this combined degree, you will develop the professional legal skills to prepare you for a job in the legal profession and gain an understanding of key issues that businesses deal with every day. 

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  Combined SATAC code: 245251 (Bedford Park)

  Duration: 5 years

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With this combined degree, you will develop the professional legal skills to get you job-ready, gain strong knowledge in areas you’re passionate about, develop the complex critical thinking and problem solving skills required to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.

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Yes! Learn from the best. Flinders Law academic staff are recognised as leaders in their fields both in Australia and around the world. Our academics draw on their industry experience and legal scholarship to deliver innovative courses that prepare graduates for career success. If you study law at Flinders you’ll know the lecturers and receive one-on-one assistance.

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Yes. Begin your legal career with the undergraduate one-year Diploma in Laws.  After completing your diploma, you can step straight into second year of the Bachelor of Laws – Legal Practice Entry or use the course as a standalone qualification to advance your career.

What are the entry requirements for studying law at Flinders? keyboard_arrow_up

To gain direct admission to Flinders University, you must meet our required academic and English proficiency requirements. Most Year 12 applicants enter via the traditional entry method, where offers are made to eligible applicants with the highest selection rank until all places in the degree are filled. 

What can you do with a law degree besides be a lawyer in Australia? keyboard_arrow_up

With law studies you can go in-house for a corporation, work at a local law firm, or join the big 4 consulting firms (Deloitte, KPMG, PwC and EY). This is apart from becoming part of the justice system, serving as a solicitor, barrister or a judge.

A law degree teaches you to think critically, solve problems, research, communicate, work in teams and distil large, complex rafts of information into succinct writing. While these skills are important in almost any job, here are 5 careers apart from legal practice that value law graduates highly:

  1. Accounting 
  2. Journalism 
  3. Politics  
  4. Wealth Management/investment banking 
  5. Police
  6. Prosecutor
How do I apply? keyboard_arrow_up
  • Applications are completed via SATAC
  • Visit: satac.edu.au
ATAR and Selection Rank profile keyboard_arrow_up

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 99.40 99.95
Median rank to receive an offer 73.35 77.78
Lowest rank to receive an offer 57.75 65.50
Student Profile keyboard_arrow_up

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 46 34%
Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 <5%
Work and life experience 11 8%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 37 28%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) <5 2%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 17 13%
International Students 18 13%
All students 134 100%

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What documents do I need for my international application? keyboard_arrow_up

The type of documents you will need for your international application depends on what course you are applying for and which country you are a citizen of. Course requirements are stated on each course webpage. Examples of documentation you might expect to provide for your international application include a copy of personal identification, academic transcripts or a resume. 

When should I apply for my student visa? keyboard_arrow_up

Once you have received your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter from Flinders University, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible as visa processing times can vary. You will receive your CoE letter after you have applied to study at Flinders, accepted your offer and paid the semester tuition fee.

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Can I study part-time? keyboard_arrow_up

No. Part-time study is currently not available for international students due to visa conditions.

Can I study online? keyboard_arrow_up

No. Online study is currently not available for international students due to visa conditions.

What if I don’t meet English language requirements? keyboard_arrow_up

If you don’t meet our English language or academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through our on-campus pathway provider Flinders University Academy. Alternatively, you can improve your English language proficiency through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

English language pathways

How do I apply? keyboard_arrow_up

You can apply to study as an international student directly through Flinders University or an authorised agent in your country.

If you are from one of the countries listed here, you are required to apply via an education agent. If you reside onshore in Australia, you will not require an agent even if you are from the countries listed above.

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Can I work while studying in Australia? keyboard_arrow_up

Yes. As a student visa (subclass 500) holder, you and your dependents (family members) can work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course of study is in session. If you have started a master degree by research or doctoral degree, this rule does not apply to you and working hours are not restricted.

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What support services are available for international students? keyboard_arrow_up

Our dedicated International Student Services (ISS) team provide a range of programs supporting your enrolment, study and social life, as well as a referral service to facilities on campus and within the local community.

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