Program Overview

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a graduate entry law degree that provides students with the chance to build on their existing expertise while developing the legal knowledge and skills to succeed in today's complex, globalised world.

Key Facts

• Campus: Gold Coast, Brisbane South (Nathan)
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Commencing in: Trimester 1, 2
• Credit points: 240
• Degree code: 1620
• Cricos code: Available upon request
• Entry requirements: IELTS (Academic) 7, Non-law Bachelor degree or higher with 4.0 GPA minimum
• Fee (INDICATIVE): $38,500 per year

Program Description

Ranked No. 1 for law in Queensland, Griffith University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) prepares students to be leaders who can drive change. The program connects law to broader societal issues, including ethics, Indigenous rights, and international perspectives. Students learn how to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively through research, writing, oral advocacy, and legal analysis.

Highlights

• Develop a deep understanding of core legal principles
• Harness existing expertise and apply specialist knowledge to the practice of law
• Learn from practising legal educators, judges in residence, and industry leaders
• Benefit from optional work-integrated learning through clinic courses
• Access personalised career development through mentoring, industry internships, and networking

Professional Recognition

To be eligible for admission as a solicitor, students must complete an approved Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree and undertake approved practical legal training. Griffith's law degrees can be used as a basis to seek admission in several overseas law jurisdictions.

Attendance Information

The graduate entry Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is offered full-time on-campus at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. Students generally attend 10-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester.

Fees

• International students pay tuition fees
• The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load
• Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change

Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor degree (except a Bachelor of Laws) or higher with a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 7-point scale
• English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be eligible for credit based on prior study or experience. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) to meet entry requirements is assessed at the time of admission.

Degree Details

• The program requires 240 credit points for completion
• Students must complete 180 credit points of core courses and 60 credit points of core course options
• The program includes a range of core courses, including Foundations of Law, Contracts, Crime, Torts, and Constitutional Law

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Law (Honours) describe the knowledge, skills, and application of knowledge and skills that students will acquire through studying the Griffith program.

Program Director

The Program Director ensures that the published program information is accurate and helpful for students' enrolment and progress.

Degree Structure

The degree structure includes a range of core courses and core course options. Students must complete 240 credit points to graduate.

Similar Degrees

Similar degrees include the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Diploma of Legal Studies, and double degrees such as the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Biomedical Science.