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ANZSCO 271111 · Skill level 1

Barrister

Specialist courtroom advocate, admitted separately from solicitors in most Australian states.

MLTSSLCSOL
Points-tested lists
Yes, supports 189/190/491
Employer-sponsored (CSOL)
Yes, supports 482/186
Assessing authority
State or Territory Legal Admissions Authority
Skill level
1

Visa pathway

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. As with Solicitor, a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise: you must be admitted to the bar in an Australian state or territory before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa. Assessed by the state or territory Legal Admissions Authority, not VETASSESS.

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240 degrees at 35 universities that lead here

Real published degree programs whose graduates typically pursue Barrister — page 2 of 3, alphabetically

Murdoch University, Perth, WA
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
University of New England, Armidale, NSW
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA / Sydney, NSW
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS
University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD

List membership changes over time and a positive skills assessment is not a guarantee of an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before treating this as immigration advice.

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