Law degrees

With our comprehensive law degrees, UniSQ is shaping legal professionals who are prepared to navigate and harness continuous advancements in technology. With a focus on digital case management, automation, courtroom technology, and AI to aid decision making, UniSQ provides students with the vital skills to excel in a tech-driven legal profession. Exposure to courtroom technology ensures comfort in virtual legal settings and understanding AI's potential empowers graduates to leverage data-driven insights.

Yes, as a UniSQ law student, you will be exposed to networking opportunities, employability resources, and new and emerging law technology through the LawReady program. The LawReady program exposes law students to networking opportunities, employability resources, and new and emerging law technology.

Providing practical experience and allowing our students to apply learnings to real-world scenarios is an important part of our law degrees at UniSQ. UniSQ is home to several moot courts, which are advanced simulated courtrooms, allowing students to directly engage in practical legal experiences and bridge theory with real-world application. By participating in mock trials, debates, and interactive exercises, aspiring legal practitioners can refine their courtroom decorum, amplify their critical thinking skills, and enhance their proficiency in constructing persuasive arguments. This hands-on involvement propels students towards harmonising theory and practice.

When you study a law degree at UniSQ, you will have access to industry-leading facilities, equipment and teaching staff, providing the ideal learning environment to nurture your passion. 

Practical Legal Training (PLT) is a crucial step for law graduates aiming to practise as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland and across Australia. It serves as the bridge between academic study and professional legal practice, equipping graduates with essential practical skills such as client communication, legal drafting, and ethical decision-making.

While UniSQ does not offer its own PLT program, students are encouraged to complete an approved PLT course through external providers to fulfil the requirements for admission to the legal profession. For guidance on selecting an appropriate PLT provider and understanding the admission process, students can contact UniSQ.

UniSQ's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree recognises the completion of an approved PLT program by granting credit for four elective units. This integration allows students to align their practical training with their academic studies, facilitating a smoother transition into the legal profession. 

The journey to becoming a lawyer in Queensland typically involves the following steps: 

1. Academic qualification: Complete an approved law degree. At UniSQ, options include:
   
   • Bachelor of Laws (LLB): A 3-year full-time program, with an option to fast-track and complete in 2 years over 6 consecutive semesters.
   • Bachelor of Laws (Honours): A 1-year program for graduates seeking to deepen their legal expertise.
   • Double degrees: Combine law with another discipline, such as business or arts, typically completed over 4 - 5 years full-time.
     
     
2. Practical Legal Training (PLT): Intending lawyers must also complete an approved practical legal training course in order to become admitted to practise law which can vary in length depending on the provider you choose.
   
   
3. Admission and Practising Certificate: Apply for admission to the Roll of Lawyers and obtain a practising certificate from the Queensland Law Society or the Bar Association of Queensland.

Overall, the journey to becoming a practising lawyer in Queensland typically takes approximately 4–5 years, depending on your chosen study path and mode. Find out more about how to become a lawyer in Australia. 

A law degree opens doors to a diverse range of career opportunities:

• Legal practice: Roles such as solicitor, barrister, lawyer, in-house counsel, or legal adviser.
• Government and public sector: Positions in policy development, regulatory bodies, or diplomatic services.
• Corporate sector: Careers in compliance, risk management, or human resources.
• Alternative pathways: Opportunities in journalism, academia, or non-profit organisations.

The analytical, research, and communication skills gained from a law degree are highly valued and transferrable across a range of various industries.