Adelaide University

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Undergraduate
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University Location Adelaide, South Australia
City Population 1.3 million
Student Population 65,000
Int'l Student Population 16,000
Main Campus Adelaide City Campus
Program Campus Adelaide City
Program Duration 4 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$54,900 (2026 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February & July
Next Available Intake July
Application Deadline No set deadline*
CRICOS Provider 04249J
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Overview

Considering a law degree? Through Adelaide University‘s industry experience and award-winning academic support, you’ll get familiar with the most up-to-date research and current trends.

Your study experience at Adelaide will empower you to go beyond traditional criminal justice roles, diving deep into crime’s complex roots and systemic challenges. You’ll learn to champion social justice through powerful advocacy, reform, and community engagement.

 

Five Outstanding Reasons to Study at Law at Adelaide University

1. Adelaide University has internationally recognized law professors who provide the opportunity to gain an international perspective while studying a program that is academically challenging and incorporates practical preparation for a legal career in Canada.

2. Historically, the Adelaide Law School has been ranked in the top 100 law schools in the world* placing it in the same company as Canadian Law Schools such as University of Toronto, McGill University, UBC, University of Ottawa, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Dalhousie University, and University of Alberta.

3. Adelaide University will be a leading Australian university and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight (Go8). The Go8 is a coalition of the leading Australian universities, intensive in research and comprehensive in education**.

4. Adelaide Law School has been ranked above world standard in the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative^.

5. Established in 1883, Adelaide Law School is the second oldest Law School in Australia, with over 140 years of tradition and legal innovation.

*QS World Rankings of Law Schools 2024 and THE Rankings of Law 2024.
**go8.edu.au
^ERA assesses research quality within Australia’s higher education institutions

 

Adelaide University Law Students Society
Adelaide University values its rich and diverse student body and does its utmost to recognize the achievements and give back to the student community through initiatives such as the Next Step Program and Adelaide University Law Students Society, as well as regular events and public seminars presented by guest speakers.

Access ongoing student well-being and workshops through the Lex Salus initiative, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental, physical, and nutritional health among the student body.

Program

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is your path to become a lawyer or legal professional.

You’ll build a foundation in how the law works—and how and why laws change over time. Research past decisions to understand precedent and learn to analyze and interpret laws, regulations and court rulings.

Debate the future of law and explore emerging areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. Embrace your social conscience as a champion for environmental sustainability and climate action. Be inspired by engaging, award-winning teachers and leading researchers in areas such as international law as you prepare for an international career.

Learn about the importance of ethics and professional conduct and how to uphold the integrity of the legal system with fairness and equality. Graduate ready to guide strategy and decision-making for small business to large corporations.

Practical Placements
Throughout your degree, you can apply to undertake work placements, either through internships or through Clinical Legal Education courses. Each placement or internship is in conjunction with a law elective.

Clinical Legal Education
Clinical Legal Education is a three-point elective subject available to students in their final year of study in their Bachelor of Laws program. This practical subject gives law students the chance to work in a legal office one day per week and participate in the day-to-day provision of legal services to people in need.

Internships

  • Human Rights Law Internships
  • Native Title Internships
  • Public Law Internship Program
  • Adelaide Law Review

 

Specialized Graduate Diploma of Canadian Law

In the final semester of the LLB, you’ll finish your legal education in Canada at the Université de Montréal. All courses in the Specialized Graduate Diploma of Canadian Law are in English and specifically designed to meet the requirements set out by the National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.

This diploma provides a solid foundation in legal theory as well as Canadian substantive and procedural law. This includes a working knowledge of the Civil Law system of Quebec, which is an advantage for anyone entering the Canadian legal profession.

This program also counts as full credit for a semester of study towards the Adelaide LLB. As such, an Adelaide LLB graduate who completes the Montreal Specialized Graduate Diploma in Canadian Law will, in 3 years, complete both the LLB and the NCA accreditation requirements.

First semester = September – December (last semester of the LLB)
University of Adelaide LLB students take part in a study abroad program at the Université de Montréal and concurrently start their graduate studies. All credits earned at UdeM are recognized by Adelaide University and go toward the completion of the LLB degree.

Second semester = January – April
Students complete the graduate program leading to the Specialized Graduate Diploma of Canadian Law.

Third semester = May – August
Optional semester to earn an LLM degree in Comparative Common Law.

Admission Requirements

Completed high school diploma
You must have a completed high school diploma with a minimum average of 80%+ based on top 5 Grade 12 subjects.

AB – 86%
BC – 80%
ON – 80%

With university studies
Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. average.

Admission Timeline

*While there is no set application deadline, you are encouraged to submit your application a minimum of 3 months prior to the program start date.