Bachelor of Laws

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.

In this degree, 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 three 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

1. 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.
2. Join Murdoch Law School's successful mooting program, competing in a range of competitions where you will develop your practical legal skills.
3. Complete your PLT (practical legal training) on campus thanks to our partnerships with Leo Cussen and the 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.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• Criminal law and procedure
• Corporations law
• Skills for legal practice

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

You don't have to become a lawyer and there are many other career paths you could pursue. You could become a business law consultant, work in negotiation and conflict resolution, work in government or politics, become a writer or journalist or pursue many other opportunities.

For further admission information about this course, please visit Murdoch Admission Information - Law (PDF).

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA). It is also recognised by the Singapore Ministry of Law and Malaysia Bar Council.

Professional recognition

The Murdoch Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training. For more information, please refer to https://www.lpbwa.org.au/Becoming-A-Lawyer/Admissions-Requirements

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing