Law School Indigenous Early Entry Scheme

To apply you to need to be:

• an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who has established their status
• applying for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined.

Students completing Year 12

If you are currently completing Year 12, you should submit your application via UAC for admission to Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined.

Apply via UAC

Students completing a University enabling program

For students already currently completing a University enabling program, you can apply via our Direct Entry scheme to Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined.

Apply via Direct Entry

Supporting documents

You will also need to provide:

• an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the program outlining why you want to study Law, what skills you possess to succeed at university, and your career goals
• if you are a school leaver, a copy of your two most recent school reports (clear coloured scanned copy or a certified black and white photocopy), demonstrating performance levels of:
  • English (Advanced) of 75 or higher or English (Standard) of 80 or higher; and
  • two additional subjects at 75 or higher.
• a letter of recommendation for the program from your school Principal, Year Advisor, Subject Coordinator or Careers Adviser.
• a letter of recommendation from an Aboriginal Elder or Community member (this could be the Aboriginal Liaison Officer at your school).
• confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander – Establishing Status within the University Policy.

If you are a remote student without access to an ATAR-qualifying HSC English course but you wish to apply for this program, please contact us to discuss alternative ways to demonstrate your school achievement.

Please note: Newcastle Law School does not wish to discourage potential applicants who have achieved close to the above standards but have faced challenges that have limited their academic performance. If you have achieved a performance over 70% in three subjects, including English, and have faced complicating circumstances during your HSC studies, we welcome your application.

Completed application documents should be sent to NLSIEE@newcastle.edu.au

Once applications close, selected students will be shortlisted for interview.

Interviews will take place either in person or via Zoom with a University panel that includes an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander university staff member.

Successful UAC applicants will be offered a place in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined program when the UAC October Round 1 offers are released.

Successful Enabling applicants will be offered a place in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined program upon successful completion of their Enabling program.

Applications open: 3 April, 2025

Applications close: 11 September, 2025

Interviews: 22–23 September, 2025 (in person or online)

Offers released: 4 October, 2025

School of Law and Justice provides a supportive community of academics, staff and students. We develop graduates who are ethically responsible global citizens, who have a strong sense of social justice, uphold the rule of law and are committed to the highest professional standards.

Not only will you get early entry into this degree, you will have access to:

• a guaranteed place in University accommodation at the Callaghan Campus
• a pre-law orientation program
• a mentoring scheme pairing new Indigenous students with more senior Indigenous students and legal practitioners
• support services available via the Wollotuka Institute.