Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Laws requires completion of 192 units, of which:
A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 192 units must include:
90 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law
LAWS1202 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics
LAWS1203 Torts
LAWS1204 Contracts
LAWS1205 Australian Public Law
LAWS1206 Criminal Law and Procedure
LAWS2201 Administrative Law
LAWS2202 Commonwealth Constitutional Law
LAWS2203 Corporations Law
LAWS2204 Property
LAWS2205 Equity and Trusts
LAWS2207 Evidence
LAWS2244 Litigation and Dispute Management
LAWS2249 Legal Theory
LAWS2250 International Law
54 units from completion of courses in the subject area of LAWS – Law
48 units from completion of elective courses which may be offered by the ANU College of Law or by another ANU College
Elective Study
Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law 6 units | LAWS1203 Torts 6 units | Non-law elective | Non-law elective |
| LAWS1202 Lawyers Justice and Ethics 6 units | LAWS1204 Contracts 6 units | Non-law elective | Non-law elective | |
| Year 2 48 units | LAWS1205 Australian Public Law 6 units | LAWS1206 Criminal Law and Procedure 6 units | LAWS2203 Corporations Law 6 units | Non-law elective |
| LAWS2250 International Law 6 units | LAWS2249 Legal Theory 6 units | LAWS2202 Commonwealth Constitutional Law 6 units | Non-law elective | |
| Year 3 48 units | LAWS2201 Administrative Law 6 units | LAWS2204 Property 6 units | Law elective | Non-law elective |
| LAWS2205 Equity and Trusts 6 units | Law elective | Law elective | Non-law elective | |
| Year 4 48 units | LAWS2244 Litigation and Dispute Management 6 units | Law elective | Law elective | Law elective |
| LAWS2207 Evidence 6 units | Law elective | Law elective | Law elective |
Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
Domestic applicant entry requirements
From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
- ATAR:
- 96
- QLD Band:
- 3
- International Baccalaureate:
- 38
Prerequisites
None. However, there there may be prerequisites or levels of assumed knowledge for certain individual subjects.
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas for more information.
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The ANU Bachelor of Laws degree is one of Australia's finest.
The study of law considers a wide range of social, political and economic issues, as well as deep and abiding moral, ethical and philosophical questions.
You will gain unique skills in analytical inquiry and research, written and oral communication and advocacy. The course is designed to ensure that you gain excellent grounding in the fundamental branches of the law while having the opportunity to develop your particular interests and deepen understandings.
This highly-regarded degree can also be studied as part of a combined degree program.
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
This program will not take applications for commencement after spring session, 2015
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The curriculum of the ANU law degree consists of compulsory and elective courses.The compulsory courses are designed to ensure that every student gains a sufficient grounding in the fundamental branches of the law, as well as satisfying applicable requirements for admission to practice. The elective courses provide an opportunity to develop particular interests and to deepen understanding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is important that you attend the Law Information Session that will be held during O'Week. You will receive an introduction to the program, introduced to relevant college staff and advisers, provided the timetable and tutorial information will be explained.
PRIOR STUDY
If you wish to apply for credit or
exemptions for courses completed prior to your new ANU program, you
will need to seek approval prior to your enrolment.
Single degree
The Bachelor of Laws consists of 192 units. Most courses are worth 6 units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard full-time load. 15 courses are compulsory and a minimum of 9 elective courses must be LAWS courses; with the remaining 8 elective courses chosen from LAWS courses or may come from any other ANU College.
You must enrol in the following courses in first year in this order:
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1 LAWS 1201 Foundations
of Australian Law and LAWS1203 Torts + 2 non-Law first year electives
Semester 2 LAWS1202 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics and LAWS1204 Contracts + 2 non-Law first year electives
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law, LAWS1204 Contracts
+ 2 non-Law first year electives
For your non-Law electives, you may wish to seek advice from the relevant college that offers the course or from a Law adviser. Courses coded in the 1000 range are first year courses and most first year courses do not have any prerequisites – details of any prerequisites will be listed in the relevant course entry. If you are interested in undertaking a language and have prior knowledge/experience with that language you may need to undertake a placement test – you should check with the relevant language area for further details.
Double degree
The Bachelor of Laws in a flexible double degree consists of 144 units. Most courses are worth 6
units each, with 48 units (8 courses) per year being the standard
full-time load. 15 courses are compulsory and all 9 elective courses must be LAWS courses.
You must enrol in the following courses in first year in this order:
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1 LAWS 1201 Foundations
of Australian Law and LAWS1203 Torts
Semester 2 LAWS1202 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics and LAWS1204 Contracts
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law, LAWS1204 Contracts
Academic Advice
If you have any questions about the program Academic Advice sessions will be held in Melville Hall most days during Orientation Week. Please see the ANU's Orientation site for further details.
If you need any further information or advice contact the Law School Office, ground floor Building 5, telephone (02) 6125 3483 or email ugadmin.law@anu.edu.au