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Start dates
March
July
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.
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.
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024 | Seek Australia, 2024
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.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
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
Brett Maryniak (featured above) interning with Mongolia's National Human Rights Commission, Brett’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring.
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Accounting
- Journalism
- Politics
- Wealth Management/investment banking
- Police
- Prosecutor
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
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 |
| 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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