Bachelor of Laws

This is the main degree for studying Australian law.

Compare 31 providers

How long it takes: About 2.5 to 4 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 53.75; Lowest offered at Victoria University, 2026
How you can study: Online, on campus or a mix
Leads on to: Solicitor; $107,600 median pay, In demand
Taught by: 31 providers; Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Laws asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in how rules and laws affect people
a careful and logical way of thinking
good reading and writing skills
the ability to explain ideas clearly

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs you can do with it

Solicitor
Solicitors advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, then do the drafting, negotiation and filings that turn that advice into action.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$107,600
In demand

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

Law Clerk
Law clerks do the research, drafting and file work that keep a legal matter moving under a solicitor's or barrister's supervision.
Median pay$69,900
Member of Parliament
Members of parliament are elected to represent an electorate or region, debate the laws put before the parliament and vote on whether they pass.
Median pay$234,000 (estimate)
Visa and Citizenship Officer
Visa and citizenship officers assess applications for visas, citizenship and related status against migration law, and their decisions determine who may enter, stay or settle in Australia.
Median pay$85,800 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 31 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
ATAR
85.35 lowest
(95 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
Curtin University
Bentley, WA
4.2from 1,745 Google reviews
ATAR
76.15 lowest
(85.15 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and welcoming
- Support services help students through hard times
What to weigh up
- Enquiries can take a while to answer
Charles Sturt University
Online
4.0from 631 Google reviews
How you study
Online or a mix
(full or part time)
Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
ATAR
84.1 lowest
(96 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
Griffith University
Brisbane City, Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
ATAR
70.2 lowest
(78.1 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Fee
$16,600 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
More about Deakin University
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
ATAR
72.75 lowest
(84.5 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Murdoch University
South Street, WA
4.3from 596 Google reviews
ATAR
80.55 lowest
(90 median, 2023)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Murdoch University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be hit and miss
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
ATAR
65.4 lowest
(82.8 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff