About this program
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of law with the flexibility to tailor your learning to your career goals with the UNE Bachelor of Legal Studies. Benefit from UNE’s niche expertise in regional, rural and remote legal issues and study with expert teachers. This flexible degree builds your real-world research skills and will open the door to a variety of career opportunities across the private and public sector. Plus, our expertise in online delivery allows you to study in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- LAW100The course structure lists 51 unit entries across its schedule. Units include Foundations of Law
- LAW101Law in Context
- LAW102Legal Professional Skills
- LSSU251Introduction to Business Law
- LSSU262Introduction to Procedure Law
- LSU100Introduction to Legal Studies
- among others. Full unit-by-unit sequencing
- credit point values
- and any major or specialisation options are set out in UNE's Course Structure (Program of Study) tab for this course
- and the authoritative version of record is UNE's own Course Handbook
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
SolicitorANZSCO 271311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, but a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise. You must first be admitted to an Australian state legal profession, which for an overseas or JD graduate means passing the assessed academic subjects, completing Practical Legal Training, and being admitted by the state Supreme Court, before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa.
Assessed by VETASSESS
BarristerANZSCO 271111
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.
Assessed by State or Territory Legal Admissions Authority
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of Year 12 with a Guaranteed ATAR of 60.00 (Rule A) or equivalent higher education, VET study, or work experience.
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