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Start dates
March
July
Endless opportunities beyond the law firm
Studying law at Flinders gives you a platform for careers that stretch across industries. Whether your ambition is the courtroom, corporate boardrooms, or shaping public policy, your honours degree is a great first step for later senior roles in Australia and overseas.
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, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025
Barrister
Specialist advocates who represent clients in court and at tribunals, providing expert legal advice and defending their interests. They excel in advocacy, thinking quickly, speaking with clarity, and persuading judges and juries. As independent legal professionals, barristers are often engaged for complex cases requiring deep expertise and strong courtroom skills.
Chief Executive Officer
A CEO with a law degree brings a powerful blend of strategic insight, legal acumen and leadership. Their training sharpens analytical thinking and negotiation prowess and builds a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk management.
Management Consultant
Management consultants with a law degree 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.
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.
Diplomat
Represents Australia’s interests overseas, builds international relationships and negotiates treaties or agreements on behalf of the government.
Judge's Associate
Work closely with a judge to support court proceedings, including legal research, preparing documents, managing case files, and assisting in the courtroom. This role offers valuable insight into the judicial process and is a respected stepping stone for aspiring legal professionals.
What will you study to start your career in Law with honours?
Across four years, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the legal profession. You’ll start with foundation concepts, move into specialist areas and finish with advanced study and research.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Honours (Year 4)
Your final year combines research and advanced study, giving you the opportunity to specialise.
- Core Topics
- Option Topics
- Research Areas
Choose a specialisation and work with experienced researchers at the forefront of law.
Examine the laws that protect ecosystems, manage natural resources and respond to climate change. This area connects legal principles with sustainability, policy reform and global environmental challenges.
Focus on the laws that affect families, relationships and children. Research topics may include divorce, custody, child protection, domestic violence and how legal systems can better support families in times of change.
Investigate the legal issues that intersect with healthcare, medicine and bioethics. Research spans topics such as patient rights, public health policy, medical negligence and the regulation of emerging medical technologies.
Study how law responds to rapid advances in digital innovation, artificial intelligence, data protection and cybersecurity. This research area explores privacy, intellectual property, and the challenges of regulating technology in a globalised world.
Go beyond the foundations of criminal law to investigate complex issues such as sentencing, criminal justice reform, policing, human rights and transnational crime. Research here focuses on shaping fair and effective justice systems.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
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.
While part-time study may be available, it is recommended to speak with your honours coordinator to confirm prior to commencing study.
No, undergraduate law study is not available online only in person.
An honours degree is an intensive research program focused on a single, large project, making it an ideal pathway to a PhD. A master's degree is typically longer, involves more coursework, and can be research- or coursework-focused.
The honours degree includes a research dissertation and option topics in your final year, providing advanced research and writing skills valued in legal and non-legal careers - giving you an extra edge.
No. Securing an in-principle agreement from a supervisor is not a required step in the application process for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Legal Practice Entry.
Yes. Many Flinders students take a double degree in areas like criminology, international relations, arts, business, commerce, science or psychology to broaden their career options.
Yes. Flinders offers international study opportunities, including internships and exchanges in places like Washington D.C., Vienna, Mongolia.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
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