Laws (3 Years)

Overview

With the support of University of New England's School of Law and academic leaders delivering a well-rounded program of study, you'll be equipped to tackle the complex legal challenges of today and give your career a competitive edge with this Laws (3 Years) degree. You will build your practical skills through an array of problem-based learning and research projects plus practical courtroom experience so you can become an asset in any workplace.

Why study the Bachelor of Laws (3 Years) with UNE?

UNE is home to Australia's largest School of Law outside a capital city. Our world-class expertise in academia and legal practice has shaped exciting law careers for decades. One of the biggest opportunities for students studying law with UNE is the access to practical skill development. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world legal experience, to support your career development in a wide range of fields.

We also offer a focus on rural and regional issues and provide a comprehensive range of units addressing contemporary topics such as environmental law, water law and governance, animal law, natural resources law, and First People’s law.

Career outcomes

This course provides you with a solid foundation in critical thinking, problem solving and research skills – which feeds directly into legal careers across many areas including:

• legal aid agencies and advocacy organisations
• commercial firms
• government departments
• human resources
• police prosecution
• legal project management
• creative industries
• banking, commerce and management.

Please note, to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner in Australia, you will need to undertake a course of Professional Legal Training (PLT).