Course overview

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. JCU Offer Guarantee: JCU offers guaranteed admissions to most courses if a minimum ATAR is achieved. Learn more here: Guaranteed Admission at JCU. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Laws at JCU.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Arts/B Laws; B Business/B Laws; B Science/B Laws.
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.

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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.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

27.4-29.6

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement

IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students45

#2025

Higher education entry22 · 48.9%

48.9%

School leavers (ATAR)5 · 11.1%

11.1%

Secondary education6 · 13.3%

13.3%

Vocational pathway<5 · <5%

<5%

Other entry pathways<5 · <5%

<5%

International students5 · 11.1%

11.1%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

TownsvilleQLDJanuary 2026
TownsvilleQLDMay 2026
TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2025
TownsvilleQLDSeptember 2026

TownsvilleQLD

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