Study the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice

Study Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders

Practise law, make a difference.

Focus on professional legal skills and critical perspectives on the function of law in society. You will develop high level communication, presentation and teamwork skills in preparation for practising law, or for future leadership roles in a range of educational and professional settings.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

90.00

Guaranteed selection rank

95.00

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244111 (Bedford Park) 284551 (Festival Plaza)

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park
– Festival Plaza*

Online: No

Duration

4 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2023: $15,142

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.

Why study Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders

Qualify to practise law in four years with integrated practical training that gets you work-ready
Designed to foster independent learning techniques, and teach the critical analysis of legal material and the development of legal skills
Get the best possible start by accessing the New in Law transition program in your first year
International study opportunities available in China and Indonesia.

Your career

A Flinders law degree will open many doors, but we know not all will lead to a courtroom. While some students will become the judges and prosecutors of tomorrow, others will chart their course in business, diplomacy, social justice and human rights. Our graduates work all over the world.

Potential occupations include:

lawyer
federal prosecutor
graduate analyst
graduate policy officer
graduate solicitor.

Professional accreditation/recognition

Successful completion satisfies the academic and practical requirements underpinning eligibility to be admitted as a barrister and solicitor in South Australia.

When applying for admission to practise law, you will need to satisfy the Board of Examiners that you are a 'fit and proper person to be admitted'. You will also be required to give written authority for the Board of Examiners to seek a written report about you from Flinders University and any other teaching institution at which you have pursued a course of study (including degrees other than law).

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What you will study

First year A typical first year may include:	topics that will give you a strong foundation for later substantive law topics topics building the key skills you will require to be a legally literate leader in the 21st century.
Second year A typical second year may include:	options topics providing the opportunity to develop areas of interest as varied as human rights law, international law, environmental law, family law, and 21st century lawyering the opportunity to undertake placement at the Flinders Legal Advice Clinic and engage with emerging technologies in the legal services sector.
Third year A typical third year may include:	options topics providing the opportunity to develop areas of interest as varied as human rights law, international law, environmental law, family law, and 21st century lawyering the opportunity to undertake placement at the Flinders Legal Advice Clinic and engage with emerging technologies in the legal services sector.
Fourth year / Honours year A typical honours year may include:	practical legal training covering legal practice management, transactional legal practice, and criminal practice advocacy a further selection of options or a law dissertation.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Study the practical legal topics required to be admitted to legal practice.
Undertake Work-Integrated Learning placements for practical legal topics.
Get hands-on experience through Flinders’ Legal Advice Clinic.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas by undertaking option topics held in China and Indonesia.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.20	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	91.60	94.15
Lowest rank to receive an offer	82.55	90.55

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	45	32%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	46	33%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	29	21%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	8	6%
International Students	6	4%
All students	140	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree.

Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science

A laws and legal practice degree from Flinders satisfies the academic and practical requirements to practise law in South Australia. Combining these studies with a Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science opens the door to a multitude of careers in international organisations, aid and human rights, government, transnational crime, terrorism, and non-government organisations.

Other combined degree options

Expand your career options by combining this degree with one of the following:

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Inherent requirements

There are important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Inherent requirements

There are important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

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For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice

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