Bachelor of Laws Murdoch University

Overview

Do you believe that all people should have the right to access education, health, justice and opportunities to succeed? This is a concept known as social justice; it is based on a framework of human rights – and it’s what inspires many of our Law students to get the skills and knowledge they need to go out and stand up for the rights of others.

At the Bachelor of Laws programme from Murdoch University , you’ll have the opportunity to take a hands-on approach to the law and develop strong real-life legal skills through our clinical program with partners such as SCALES Community Legal Centre. In this program, you will work on real cases with real clients and get new insight into the legal system. You can also further develop your reasoning skills in our internationally recognised mooting program. Mooting is a simulated court proceeding where you will be presented with a legal problem and argue it before a 'judge' in our purpose-built courtroom.

You can complete this degree in just four years or sooner by taking advantage of our summer and winter intensive schedule. Students who meet academic requirements will be able to graduate with Honours. 

3 reasons to study Law at Murdoch 

• Earn credit towards your degree with hands on legal training in our award-winning clinic working with real clients in areas such as human rights, family law and indigenous issues.

• Join WA’s largest and most successful mooting program, competing across Australia and the world.

• Complete your PLT (practical legal training) on campus thanks to our partnerships with Leo Cussen and College of Law. You’ll have the unique opportunity to complete your PLT while still studying, if you have no more than 2 outstanding electives left to complete. Your PLT is the last step needed to become a practising lawyer, once you have completed your degree. This means at Murdoch you can get out into the field and start practising faster.

Your future career

Studying law can lead to a career in any area or industry, from navigating human rights to exploring emerging fields such as artificial intelligence.

You could work in the public or private sector, fighting for the rights of those who are disadvantaged or unfairly treated, and creating a better society. Careers could include:

• Solicitor

• Barrister

• Roles in federal, state or local government

• Legal Advisor in the corporate sector or a community legal centre

• Legal Analyst