Laws

Start your career in law sooner

If you are seeking a career in law, USQ’s 3-year Bachelor of Laws degree will get you there sooner. Accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board as an academic qualification for admission as a lawyer in Queensland, USQ’s Bachelor of Laws is one of only a few degrees which can be completed in 3 years.

Your studies will prepare you for practice as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland or a legal practioner elsewhere in Australia, but a law degree also prepares you for many other careers in business, commerce and government.

You can study on-campus at either Springfield or Toowoomba, or via distance education and be surrounded by experienced and approachable lecturers and fellow students who are as passionate about law as you are.

Professional relevance

Our Law degrees have been developed with an Advisory Committee of senior judges and lawyers who have all given it their enthusiastic endorsement. Our lecturers have a wealth of experience in a diverse range of backgrounds, including general legal practice, criminal law, human rights, international and comparative law, family and succession law, environmental and natural resources law, commercial and taxation law, and public law and policy.

Real world experience

You will hone your skills in USQ’s Wonderley & Hall Moot Court and can take advantage of our Work Integrated Learning courses with professional experience in law practices and advocacy and support centres, making you a highly employable graduate.

Further study

Enhance your employment opportunities and complete a research project within law. USQ offers the only graduate Honours program for a law degree in Australia - Bachelor of Law (Honours).

Overview of Courses

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses19 

plus 5 x Law electives5 

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

LAW1111Australian Legal System

LAW1112Legal Writing and Research

LAW1113Civil Obligations A (Contract and Torts) 

LAW1114Law in Context

LAW1121Criminal Law 

LAW1122Legal Conflict Resolution 

LAW1123Civil Obligations B (Contract) 

LAW1124Civil Obligations C (Torts) 

LAW2211Constitutional Law 

LAW2212Equity 

LAW2213Property and Trusts A 

LAW2221Administrative Law 

LAW2222Public International and Human Rights Law 

LAW2223Property and Trusts B 

LAW2224Theories of Law 

LAW3311Company Law 

LAW3312Ethics for Lawyers 

LAW3321Evidence 

LAW3322Civil Procedure 

Law electives1:Select five from the following:

ECO3033Law and Economics 

LAW2107Environmental Law 

LAW2301e-Law 

LAW3110Insolvency and Restructuring Law 

LAW3130Revenue Law and Practice 

LAW3131Revenue Law and Practice II 

LAW3404Banking, Finance and Insurance Law 

LAW3405Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law 

LAW3406Intellectual Property Law 

LAW3421Family Law 

LAW3422Succession Law 

LAW3424Land Contracts 

LAW3441Energy and Resources Law 

LAW3442 Workplace Law

LAW3444Competition and Consumer Law

LAW3461Principles of Public Law

LAW3463Private International Law 

LAW3464International Trade Law 

WIL3000Work Integrated Learning - Law2

ENL3007Law and Literature

Footnotes

1 Some Law elective courses are to be offered biennially. Students will be advised of the Law elective courses on offer for each year.

2 Students should have completed at least half of the core Law courses before enrolling in WIL3000.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 11/77

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.