Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Laws
311061
Law
Students acquire the academic qualification for admission to practise as a lawyer. The course is also suitable for those wanting legal knowledge and skills for work in other occupations. First year provides students with foundatio […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$14500 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
James Cook University - Townsville
Course outline

Students acquire the academic qualification for admission to practise as a lawyer. The course is also suitable for those wanting legal knowledge and skills for work in other occupations. First year provides students with foundation skills and knowledge for the study of law. In their final year, students choose from a range of electives. These subjects enable students to develop specialist knowledge through the study of legal issues directly affecting society. This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and Chief Justice.
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Bachelor of Laws at JCU.

Combined diploma/degrees

This course can be combined with the following course at TAFE Qld: D Justice Studies. Refer to entry for the diploma under TAFE Qld.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

91.85

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

95.40

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

83.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

86.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

74.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

75.50

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

12

Percentage of all students

32.4%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

16.2%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

14

Percentage of all students

37.8%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

All students

Number of students

37

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Private practice as a barrister or solicitor in general practice, in the not-for-profit sector, government and non-government agencies, business, the public service.

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