OpenBachelor degreeSociety and Culture

Bachelor of Laws

ProviderJames Cook University
Course code: SIA-3740UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

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.

Entry requirements

Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.

IB Diploma

~59.33%-65.78%
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

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%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.