Science / Laws, Double Degree Bachelor / Bachelor (Hons)

The defining nature of our law degree is the unique balance between theory and practice. During your degree, you will complete the academic law units required for admission to legal practice, plus choose elective units that align with your career interests. Crucially, you will develop legal skills such as interviewing, negotiation, drafting and advocacy. You will complete assessment tasks that prepare you for the work you will undertake in the real world. You can also opt for a work placement in law firms, government departments and community organisations. There are opportunities for virtual work placements where you will complete an online project for a real client. By combining your law degree with a science degree, you could help develop solutions in the areas of climate change, long-term ecological impacts, energy and geosystems, food security and water resource management. Our science degree is designed in consultation with industry, government and the professions. You will apply theories to real-world situations.

QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a higher-level qualification than a bachelor degree, as it has honours-level content integrated throughout the course. The advanced knowledge and skills in this course will benefit your professional career, or future research and study.

Assessment items or practicum

Designed in consultation with industry to ensure you acquire a strong foundation of knowledge and experience, our programmes support and develop students to successfully transition from university to their legal career. Students benefit from innovative, scholarly teaching and learning through:

• progressive assessments and open book exams
• an emphasis on independent learning and research skills
• small groups in core subjects
• practical skills and industry connections from work placements, industry projects, mock trials, mooting competitions and analysis of real cases and legislation.

Peer support programs

QUT Law provides a variety of peer support programs so first-year law students are encouraged to learn from students studying in their second and third year. These programs give you extra support in your transition to university. First-year students gain insight and perspective, while second-year and third-year students gain leadership experience.