Laws (4 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. 

In this Laws (4 Years) degree, you will extend your skills across a range of non-law units, from business to computer science, depending on your interests and career goals. You will also develop your practical skills through problem-based learning projects, research training and practical courtroom experience.

Why study the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years) with UNE?

A four-year law degree at UNE provides the ideal combination of academic excellence, well-rounded knowledge and 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.

On this pathway you will develop a solid grounding in legal skills, academic knowledge and application, alongside an understanding of a wide range of non-law units to bring an edge to your career in a range of competitive legal fields.

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 also need to undertake a course of professional legal training (PLT).