Degree overview

Study law – a passport to a career as a successful lawyer, or a range of related legal professions.

Our law courses provide you with a study program that will prepare you for work in diverse employment contexts.

Career opportunities

Undertaking studies in law not only prepares graduates for a career in the legal profession but a huge variety of other roles in sectors ranging from government and business to media and the arts.

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88.6% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Law and Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined

UAC Code , Program Code 12348

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UAC Code

Program Code 12348

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Program Code 12348

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Course overview

Whether you choose to practise law or pursue another career, the skills and extensive knowledge you acquire through this combined degree will be invaluable. You will graduate with skills and experience in:

  • Advanced research
  • advocacy
  • analytical problem solving
  • high-level task management
  • negotiation
  • oral and written communication

You will learn and develop these skills by studying courses in various aspects of law including:

  • Criminal law and procedure
  • evidence
  • equity and trusts
  • administrative law
  • property law
  • contract law

All students who successfully complete their Bachelor of Laws will graduate with Honours at a level determined by your academic achievement across the whole course of study. You will receive in-depth training in legal research techniques, and be equipped with advanced skills suitable for high-level legal research work or further academic study.

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

Law on the Beach 1:50

Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing our students to work on real-world cases alongside their studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.

Career-ready placements

You will complete the first 105 hours of your required supervised clinical legal experience under the supervision of solicitors from our School – either in the legal centre itself or as part of our “Law on the Beach” program.

School staff also assist to arrange external placements to make up the remaining 180 professional training hours required to qualify to practise as a lawyer.

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Law on the Beach 1:50

Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing our students to work on real-world cases alongside their studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.

The University of Newcastle Legal Centre 1:32

The University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC) allows students to engage with the community and legal professionals to develop practical skills in the application of the law. The Legal Centre offers a range of services to the public, including free legal advice and assistance, representation, law clinics and community education seminars.

How to apply

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You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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