Overview

Gain progressive, practical experience and support for your legal career, as well as access to opportunities and networks to shape your professional path. At Griffith, you'll learn the theory of law as a tool for social justice and change.

Griffith Law School welcomes you to the profession from the commencement of your study. Our dedicated community of professionals and alumni open doors to mentoring and industry internships, so you're job-ready sooner.

You'll have access to practical experience from your first year through moots, court visits and industry networking. You'll also have the chance to gain experience in a structured environment, working with real clients and cases through the Griffith Legal Clinic programme in areas like family law, criminal advocacy, legal writing, refugee law and many more.

Career

With Laws (Hons) programme from Griffith University, you'll be equipped for a wide range of career paths. Many graduates go on to practise as solicitors or barristers, while others pursue roles in government, policy development, law reform, or the community sector. Your degree can also lead to careers beyond the legal profession, including human rights advocacy, journalism, politics, and business.

Griffith law graduates are recognised for their strong professional skills and are highly sought after across both legal and non-legal industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Why Money Matters

The Future of Work

Understanding the Social World

Towards A Just World

Interpersonal Skills

Mental Health, Psychology and the Criminal Justice System

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos code - 086236B

Post-secondary qualifications are required for entry into this program.

Successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38500 AUD / year

≈ 38500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16600 AUD / year

≈ 16600 AUD / year

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Gold Coast

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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