The Faculty of Law provides an excellent legal education in a challenging intellectual environment. Flexible, innovative and progressive programs are taught by highly qualified academic staff, many of whom have published important works in their area of expertise. Established in 1873, the Faculty has a national and international reputation for outstanding scholarship and research, and continues to strive for excellence through on-going critical review and innovation. The Faculty recently established the Institute for Comparative and International Law, acknowledging the impact on law of globalisation and the need to learn about the great diversity of legal systems. Completion of the Bachelor of Law program will take three to four years as a full-time student.
Most students choose to study two degrees simultaneously, taking five to six years.
Combined degrees are offered with Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Creative Arts, Engineering, Geomatics or Science, enabling graduates to pursue a wider range of rewarding careers. Students are encouraged to take up exchange placements with law schools in other countries. Credit is given towards the Bachelor of Law degree for subjects successfully completed on an overseas program.