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For the second year in a row, law at QUT has been ranked no. 1 in Queensland in the 2026 Times Higher Education subject rankings for law.

Our strong performance reflects our innovative, real-world learning, our strong connections with industry and our world-class research, and is demonstrated by rankings including:

  • no. 1 in Australia for research quality
  • no. 1 in Queensland for industry engagement
  • no. 1 in Queensland for teaching quality.

Explore our courses

Our courses include detailed theory and real-world learning to provide insight into contemporary legal issues. Learn from award-winning staff and gain industry connections through placement opportunities.

Build a dynamic legal career by acquiring knowledge in core areas of the law, gaining digital expertise and developing in-demand transferrable skills.

If you have a completed degree in another area, we'll recognise your prior learning so you can complete your law degree sooner.

Combine your passions

A QUT double degree can help you gain a competitive edge and prepare you for a changing world.

These courses are for Australian and New Zealand students only.

Kat Dorante

'I originally chose a double degree for employability, and QUT had a great reputation for both law and business, as well as work integrated learning.

I always felt like I’d chosen the right degree but, as I’ve progressed through it, my decision has made even more sense.'

Kat's story

Preparing you for the modern world of law

Embark on a journey to become a highly sought-after legal professional, fully equipped to excel in today's dynamic legal environment.

What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice. Our practical, hands-on approach to teaching ensures that you understand the law and how to apply it through up-to-date content and real-world assessments, whether it's drafting advisory letters for clients, engaging in roleplay dispute resolution or preparing reports on changes to public policy.

With deep industry connections across a diverse range of sectors, QUT Law students graduate work-ready and equipped for the modern world of law. Our law degree is designed in collaboration with industry partners, ensuring you develop the skills needed for an evolving legal career. You’ll also benefit from an extensive network of placement partners.

Throughout your studies, you'll have the chance to experience real-world professional legal environments through internships, professional placements, and industry projects. Our placement partners include law firms, government departments, in-house legal teams and non-profit organisations. These opportunities provide valuable practical experience, preparing you to hit the ground running after graduation, while also earning you credit towards your degree.

Learn future-focused skills that employers want now. Our internationally renowned academics and practising legal professionals will support you to successfully transition from university to your chosen career. Many of our academics have received prestigious teaching fellowships and awards in recognition of their quality teaching practices and outstanding contributions to student learning.

Our initiatives

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.

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Mock trials (moots) teach you the art of courtroom procedure and how the law is applied. Our dedicated courtrooms for moots provide an immersive, real-world learning environment where lawyers and academics will coach you to develop analytical and presentation skills. Our students compete in interstate, international and in-house competitions.

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Develop your career internationally and gain insight into different legal systems and cultures with overseas exchange. Or make a difference in communities that need it the most with an international placement - you could promote community legal education, contribute to social justice initiatives and advocate for human rights in countries like Bhutan, Thailand, and Cambodia.

QUT is one of the only universities in Queensland to offer the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, otherwise known as Practical Legal Training (PLT).  This is an essential qualification to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland. Build a portfolio of real-world know-how and develop professional communication and workplace productivity skills.

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For more information on studying law at QUT, contact us.