Course overview
Set the bar high and become a legal practitioner.
Our Bachelor of Laws will give you the expertise to provide legal advice and undertake legal work. Throughout the course, you'll develop a strong commercial understanding and learn the skills, ethics and responsibilities of legal practice.
An undergraduate degree in law is the first qualification you need on the path to becoming a lawyer in Australia. This course is ideal if you aspire to become a legal practitioner who utilises analysis, logic and persuasion skills to help people and organisations.
Career outcomes
Jobs for legal professionals in Australia are expected to grow by more than 21% by 2035 – well above the 13% average growth projected for all occupations.¹ Read our step-by-step guide that explains your journey from a law degree to legal practice.
Careers
- Solicitor (in family law, criminal law, employment law, for example)
- Government lawyer
- Corporate organisation lawyer
- Community legal service lawyer
- Human rights lawyer
- Barrister
Industries
- Law/legal practice
- Government and non-profit organisations
- Courts and tribunals
- Business and finance
- Science, technology and innovation
- Media
¹ jobsandskills.gov.au (November 2025).
Professional accreditation and recognition
Curtin Law School offers you a complete pathway to legal practice. After gaining your Bachelor of Laws, you can complete the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (also known as Practical Legal Training, or PLT). Together, the two qualifications meet the academic and PLT requirements to qualify for admission to the legal profession in Western Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
Get the Curtin edge
Curtin Law School is in the heart of Perth city and co-located with a barrister's chambers.
Accelerated learning
Our teaching staff include active legal practitioners, and you can practise legal presentations and debating at our purpose-designed Jeanette Hacket Moot Court.
Work experience
At the John Curtin Law Clinic, you can prepare advice for real clients under the supervision of experienced legal practitioners.
Hear from our students
"Studying both Law and International Relations has allowed me to explore work within the legal profession and pursue extracurricular leadership opportunities. Balancing Law with a humanities area like International Relations has also enabled me to contextualise my legal studies from a global perspective. It has also led to my New Colombo Plan scholarship! I’ll be studying my final year at the National University of Singapore and undertake an Interpol internship to learn about the technologies used to address transnational crime."
Annabel Biscotto
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts
Your student experience
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Choosing where to study for your degree is a major decision. You want to enjoy your university years in a place that is welcoming, offers unique experiences, and will give you a globally recognised degree.
Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you will learn core skills essential to effective legal practice and build a strong commercial awareness.
Following your first year of study – which comprises two semesters at Curtin Perth – you'll complete your second and third years in trimesters at Curtin Law School, in the heart of Perth’s legal precinct. This is an accelerated format that is equivalent to a four-year law degree but enables you to complete your degree in three years.
Practical experience
Curtin's Bachelor of Laws provides three ways for you to gain practical legal experience: through our hightech moot court, John Curtin Law Clinic and Legal Internships Program.
- At the Jeanette Hacket Moot Court, you'll participate in simulated court proceedings, and develop skills in legal argument and debate.
- The John Curtin Law Clinic will give you real-world experience providing legal advice, under the guidance of legal practitioners.
- In the Legal Internships Program, you'll work with a professional legal team or a barrister, in a legal environment such as law firm, court or community legal centre.
In addition, you may have opportunities for internships with Curtin Law School's partner organisations.
These immersive experiences will not only build your legal skills, but also help you identify the area in which you’d like to practise.
Optional units
Our Law degree also enables you to study optional units to tailor your degree to your career interests. They include areas such as human rights law, forensic advocacy, employment law, environmental law and policy, law and technology, and native title law and policy.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
I am a domestic student
See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
90
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
12
HKDSE
23
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
35
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
80
WAUFP (CPS)
70
India (CBSE and ISC) %
82.5%
India (HSC) %
85%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
12
Qualification not listed?
Find your qualification by searching for your home country to find the score you’ll require to demonstrate ATAR equivalence.
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$46,950*
Total indicative course fee
$187,800*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$51,644*
Total indicative course fee
$206,576*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
John Curtin Excellence Scholarship
Through the John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship, eligible students will receive 40% off the tuition fee.
Merit Scholarship
Rewarding academic performance and empowering students to continue their education in their chosen field. Eligible students will receive 20% off the tuition fee.
Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Giving international students the opportunity to pursue their ambitions and receive a world-class education. Eligible students will receive a one-off tuition fee credit of A$10,000 to help support their studies.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
Apply through an agent
A registered Curtin agent will lodge your application to Curtin on your behalf. They can also answer any questions you may have about applying, courses, student visas and scholarships.
Apply directly to Curtin
Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Choose your preferred campus to find the application opening and closing dates for this course before you apply.
Select your preferred campus
Application deadlines may also be subject to visa processing times and if you want to package your course with Curtin English. Refer to our application deadlines page for more information.
| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 2, 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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