Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry) (63P1)

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 65 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for an application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer was 65.75. This lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

If you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to alternative entry pathways below.

Applicants with an ATAR of 90+ are guaranteed progression to second year upon successful completion of 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems.

Due to course quotas, applicants with an ATAR between 65 and 89.95 who successfully complete 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems are eligible but not guaranteed entry into second year. All first year students are ranked according to academic merit with the top 200 progressing to second year law.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed the equivalent of one full-time year of study (equivalent to 100 UTAS credit points) at Bachelor level or above with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 on a seven-point scale.

You can enquire online for advice on converting your results into grade point average on a seven-point scale.

If your prior study does not include law or legal studies, you may be required to complete a three-day workshop, or introductory law units in your first year of study, in order to meet progression requirements.

Due to course quotas, domestic applicants who successfully complete 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems are eligible but not guaranteed entry into second year due to course quotas. All first year students are ranked according to academic merit with the top 200 progressing to second year law.

All other domestic applicants

Students are not admitted to this course on the basis of VET / TAFE study or work and life experience. Please refer to the alternative entry pathways below.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.

Students who have completed units of similar weight and standing which may be taken as part of a Bachelor of Laws degree course at another tertiary institution may be given credit in units of the Bachelor of Laws degree to the limits prescribed by the Faculty and the University.

If you do not meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible through completion of the equivalent of a full year of study, including introductory Law units, from the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor  of Justice Studies

Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your alternative entry pathway.

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.