What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice. While you study, you could travel overseas on exchange or short-term study tours, participate in mooting, undertake a clerkship or prepare for the modern world of law with our unique law, technology and innovation minor.
Career change
My path to law wasn’t conventional. Initially, I pursued a degree in industrial design and marketing while serving part-time as a reserve Combat Engineer in the Australian Army. My degree in industrial design led to a career as a product manager in the automotive industry, however, I felt something was missing. I wanted a new challenge that combined creativity and critical thinking, and that’s when I discovered law. In my opinion, law is highly creative—crafting persuasive arguments, simplifying complex ideas, and engaging with people. With credit from my previous studies, I enrolled in QUT’s Bachelor of Laws – Graduate Entry program. The shorter study duration made returning to university an easy decision.
Our law, technology and innovation minor explores how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting the legal industry. You'll learn about the legal, ethical, and social challenges raised by these technologies, as well as design thinking techniques that enable you to respond to legal challenges from a human-centred approach.
Inspired to help others
Witnessing bad practices in the fashion industry inspired me to fight for people who have been wronged. The legal industry caught my attention because I wanted a career that was always evolving and was about protecting and helping people. QUT has given me a great platform to start my legal career with the law graduate entry course. Having already completed a creative industries degree, I am able to
complete my law degree in three years instead of four.
Sarah McCutcheon
High-quality teaching staff
‘The down-to-earth and approachable engagement of the academic staff has been a highlight for me. I found the staff to be genuinely helpful and show a genuine interest in shaping their programs to maximise both the learning potential and enjoyment of students. It was refreshing to engage with high-end academics in such an easy and accessible way.’
Ross Wakeford
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Real-world experiences in QUT law
What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice. While you study, you could travel overseas on exchange or short-term study tours, participate in mooting, undertake a clerkship or prepare for the modern world of law with our unique law, technology and innovation minor.
Career change
My path to law wasn’t conventional. Initially, I pursued a degree in industrial design and marketing while serving part-time as a reserve Combat Engineer in the Australian Army. My degree in industrial design led to a career as a product manager in the automotive industry, however, I felt something was missing. I wanted a new challenge that combined creativity and critical thinking, and that’s when I discovered law. In my opinion, law is highly creative—crafting persuasive arguments, simplifying complex ideas, and engaging with people. With credit from my previous studies, I enrolled in QUT’s Bachelor of Laws – Graduate Entry program. The shorter study duration made returning to university an easy decision.
Our law, technology and innovation minor explores how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting the legal industry. You'll learn about the legal, ethical, and social challenges raised by these technologies, as well as design thinking techniques that enable you to respond to legal challenges from a human-centred approach.
Inspired to help others
Witnessing bad practices in the fashion industry inspired me to fight for people who have been wronged. The legal industry caught my attention because I wanted a career that was always evolving and was about protecting and helping people. QUT has given me a great platform to start my legal career with the law graduate entry course. Having already completed a creative industries degree, I am able to
complete my law degree in three years instead of four.
Sarah McCutcheon
High-quality teaching staff
‘The down-to-earth and approachable engagement of the academic staff has been a highlight for me. I found the staff to be genuinely helpful and show a genuine interest in shaping their programs to maximise both the learning potential and enjoyment of students. It was refreshing to engage with high-end academics in such an easy and accessible way.’
Ross Wakeford
Real-world experiences in QUT law
What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice. While you study, you could travel overseas on exchange or short-term study tours, participate in mooting, undertake a clerkship or prepare for the modern world of law with our unique law, technology and innovation minor.
Career change
My path to law wasn’t conventional. Initially, I pursued a degree in industrial design and marketing while serving part-time as a reserve Combat Engineer in the Australian Army. My degree in industrial design led to a career as a product manager in the automotive industry, however, I felt something was missing. I wanted a new challenge that combined creativity and critical thinking, and that’s when I discovered law. In my opinion, law is highly creative—crafting persuasive arguments, simplifying complex ideas, and engaging with people. With credit from my previous studies, I enrolled in QUT’s Bachelor of Laws – Graduate Entry program. The shorter study duration made returning to university an easy decision.
Our law, technology and innovation minor explores how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting the legal industry. You'll learn about the legal, ethical, and social challenges raised by these technologies, as well as design thinking techniques that enable you to respond to legal challenges from a human-centred approach.
Inspired to help others
Witnessing bad practices in the fashion industry inspired me to fight for people who have been wronged. The legal industry caught my attention because I wanted a career that was always evolving and was about protecting and helping people. QUT has given me a great platform to start my legal career with the law graduate entry course. Having already completed a creative industries degree, I am able to
complete my law degree in three years instead of four.
Sarah McCutcheon
High-quality teaching staff
‘The down-to-earth and approachable engagement of the academic staff has been a highlight for me. I found the staff to be genuinely helpful and show a genuine interest in shaping their programs to maximise both the learning potential and enjoyment of students. It was refreshing to engage with high-end academics in such an easy and accessible way.’
Ross Wakeford
Law at QUT has been ranked #1 in Queensland, #5 in Australia and #54 in the world in the 2025 Times Higher Education subject rankings for law.
This ranking exemplifies our innovative, real-world learning, our strong connections with industry and our world-class research.
In this course you will
Pursue a career in law and become a highly sought-after legal professional prepared for the modern world of law.
Leverage your previous study and graduate sooner.
Acquire knowledge in various areas of law, including contract law, legal research, equity and trusts, constitutional law, administrative law, as well as commercial and personal property law.
Gain digital expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, legal tech and design thinking to remain adaptable in today's rapidly evolving digital age of law.
Benefit from flexible study options, such as part-time study, classes outside of work hours, online study and summer semesters that allow you to balance your academic commitments with other responsibilities and obligations.
Be taught by expert academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
In this course you will
Pursue a career in law and become a highly sought-after legal professional prepared for the modern world of law.
Leverage your previous study and graduate sooner.
Acquire knowledge in various areas of law, including contract law, legal research, equity and trusts, constitutional law, administrative law, as well as commercial and personal property law.
Gain digital expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, legal tech and design thinking to remain adaptable in today's rapidly evolving digital age of law.
Benefit from flexible study options, such as part-time study, classes outside of work hours, online study and summer semesters that allow you to balance your academic commitments with other responsibilities and obligations.
Be taught by expert academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
Are you considering upskilling or transitioning to a career in the legal profession? If so, QUT's Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) course may be the ideal option for you. By building upon your previous studies, you can accelerate your path to graduation and enter the legal field sooner.
At QUT, we prepare our students for the modern world of law with a unique balance between legal principles and practice. With our practical, hands-on approach to teaching, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and the core areas of law required for admission to legal practice in Australia. You will also learn about the relationship between Australia's indigenous people and the legal system through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on law.
Significant advancements in data-driven technologies are fundamentally changing many aspects of society. As a result, the legal industry is rapidly evolving and lawyers are increasingly required to develop new skills and capabilities to adapt to the changing nature of law and legal work. In this course, we explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting the legal industry. You'll learn about the legal, ethical, and social challenges raised by these technologies, as well as design thinking techniques that enable you to respond to legal challenges from a human-centred perspectives.
When you study law with us, you will be taught by the best in the legal field. Our law teaching staff consist of award-winning academics and industry-leading professionals who bring a wealth of real-world experience and theoretical knowledge to the classroom. Designed in close collaboration with industry partners, our honours-level law courses are modern, relevant, and uphold industry standards.
Another way we prepare our students for the real world is via our work-integrated learning opportunities. These include our legal clinics, community justice projects, study tours, internships, and meet-the-professional events. By participating in these programs, you'll be able to build your professional network and gain valuable practical experience while also earning credit towards your degree.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
Our law degree opens up a world of exciting career possibilities that go beyond traditional legal practice. While many of our graduates pursue careers as legal practitioners, our law degree also provides the foundation for government, community organisations or business careers.
Professional recognition
This degree is accredited by the Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB). To become a solicitor or barrister, you will need to complete practical legal training (PLT) and pass the Bar Exams. QUT offers PLT through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Possible careers
Barrister
Commercialisation officer
Contract administrator
Corporate secretary
Crown law officer
Digital economy lawyer
Government officer
In-house lawyer
Lawyer
Legal academic
Legal risk manager
Legal technology specialist
Policy officer
Solicitor
Details and units
Requirements
ATAR/selection rank threshold
93.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Entry requirements
You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum volume of learning of 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent) that is not an Australian law degree/Juris Doctor.
Completed graduate diplomas, masters and/or doctorates are the accepted equivalents with a minimum volume of learning of 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent).
Selection ranks
You will be considered solely on the basis of the selection ranks from all of your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Your other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses, but will not be considered for this course.
If admitted to the graduate entry program you will automatically receive a mandatory one year of advanced standing which will entitle you to complete the degree in three years (full-time).
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 93.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
This course is not open to current year 12 students. Selection ranks are only allocated for degree (or higher) studies. Thus, no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum volume of learning of 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent) that is not an Australian law degree/Juris Doctor.
Completed graduate diplomas, masters and/or doctorates are the accepted equivalents with a minimum volume of learning of 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent).
Automatic Advanced Standing (credit)
If admitted to the graduate entry program you will automatically receive a mandatory one year of advanced standing which will entitle you to complete the degree in three years (full-time).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Please select a country
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
6.5
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
176
Listening
169
Reading
169
Writing
169
Speaking
169
PTE Academic
Overall
58
Listening
50
Reading
50
Writing
50
Speaking
50
TOEFL iBT
Overall
79
Listening
16
Reading
16
Writing
21
Speaking
18
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
6.5
6
6
6
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
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