Study in Australia
Study Law in Australia
- Programs
- 76
- Universities
- 27
- Tuition from
- A$13,400
Law in Australia is offered as an undergraduate LLB (often as a double degree) and as the graduate-entry Juris Doctor for people who already hold a bachelor's in another field. There is also the Master of Laws (LLM) for qualified lawyers who want to specialise.
The JD is a three-year professional degree and one of the more expensive options, commonly over AUD 45,000 a year at the Group of Eight. Practising as a lawyer in Australia requires admission to a state legal profession, which involves practical legal training beyond the degree.
Migration angle. Legal roles are difficult to nominate for skilled migration unless you requalify and gain local experience. Many international law graduates use the degree for policy, compliance, or corporate roles rather than practice.
Most affordable Law programs
Tuition is per year for international students, from each program’s page. Figures are approximate and change annually.
Universities known for Law
There is no official field-level ranking of Australian universities. These are the ones with a recognised reputation in Law, strongest first.
- 1University of MelbourneMelbourne Law School and the graduate-entry Juris Doctor, consistently the top-ranked law school in the country.
- 2University of SydneyLong-established law school with strong international and commercial law programs.
- 3UNSW SydneyKnown for social justice, human rights, and clinical legal education.
- 4Australian National UniversityStrong in public law, international law, and legal theory, in the national capital.
All universities offering Law
- Adelaide University
- Australian Catholic University
- Australian National University
- Bond University
- Charles Darwin University
- Charles Sturt University
- Flinders University
- Griffith University
- Monash University
- Murdoch University
- Queensland University of Technology
- RMIT University
- Southern Cross University
- University of Canberra
- University of Melbourne
- University of New England
- University of Newcastle
- University of Notre Dame Australia
- University of Queensland
- University of Sydney
- University of Tasmania
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of Wollongong
- UNSW Sydney
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
Typical entry requirements
Entry to a bachelor degree needs a completed senior secondary qualification (or a recognised foundation year) that meets the university's minimum, plus an English test, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. Entry to a postgraduate coursework degree needs a relevant bachelor degree, often with a credit average, and IELTS 6.5. Registration-based fields (nursing, teaching, psychology, architecture) set higher English bars and additional requirements. Always confirm the exact requirements for the specific program.
Law in Australia: common questions
Can I practise law in Australia with an overseas law degree?
Not directly. You apply to a state Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, which assesses your qualifications and usually requires you to complete specific subjects and practical legal training before admission.
What is the difference between an LLB and a JD in Australia?
An LLB is an undergraduate law degree, often taken as a double degree over five years. A JD is a graduate-entry law degree of about three years for people who already hold a bachelor's. Both qualify you to seek admission to practice.
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Program counts and tuition figures are drawn from this site’s database and are approximate. This is general information, not admissions or migration advice.