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Predominantly face-to-face with online learning components; some subjects mostly online with campus-based classes; blended teaching strategies used throughout.
Full time / Part time / On campus
February | July (international); February (domestic)
Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Study law in Melbourne’s CBD, steps from courts, tribunals and legal organisations. Delivered by academic experts in the heart of Melbourne, this law degree draws on our deep industry connections to give you as much real-world experience as possible. The thorough theoretical grounding in the Australian legal system and fundamental legal principles and concepts is balanced by practical approaches to legal education. As well as learning how to analyse and solve problems involving questions of law, you'll develop a suite of invaluable skills that will prepare you for a career as a legal practitioner or in a law-related field. Such skills include effective writing, drafting, advocacy, interviewing and advising, negotiation, teamwork and presentations. Our 3-year law degree is shaped by an advisory board comprising partners of top-tier law firms and senior barristers. It also has a strong technology focus, preparing you for an evolving legal system and society.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career As a graduate of the Bachelor of Laws, a world of possibility will be open to you. This degree builds transferable legal and professional skills valued across law, government, business, policy, advocacy and beyond. You could choose to work in the commercial legal sector as a lawyer. You may want to pursue legal aid or community law. Or perhaps a career in academia, the media, politics or business beckons. Through the many networking opportunities offered during the course, you’ll forge strong connections that help set you up for career success. Practical Legal Training (PLT) To be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia, you will need to complete the Practical Legal Training requirements, either through one year of Supervised Workplace Training with a law firm or an approved PLT course. The PLT course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through the Leo Cussen Centre for Law , the ACAP University College , or The College of Law . Career outcomes What's the difference between a solicitor and a barrister? In Australia, the term “lawyer” is a general label that refers to both barristers and solicitors. Learn about the difference and find out which path would best suit you. How to become a lawyer Shape the future of law with a career that reflects who you are and what you care about. How to become a barrister Stand up in court and help deliver justice as a barrister (not barista, your daily grind is at the Bar, not the café!) How to become a solicitor Stand up for others, solve complex problems and guide people through the law as a practising solicitor. What can I do with a degree in Law? With a law degree, you can move from understanding the law to changing how it works for people. Although your wage as a lawyer can vary depending on your area of practice, the average salary for a lawyer in Australia is $105,000 per year*. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Private practice roles Organisational roles Government and community roles Private practice roles Private practice roles Barrister Barristers advise, represent, and defend clients' interests in court or at a tribunal, during negotiations and dispute resolutions. The average salary for a barrister in Australia is $95,000 per year*. Solicitor A solicitor provides advice and assistance with legal issues in one or more areas of the law to individuals and businesses. The average salary for a solicitor in Australia is $105,000 per year*. Family lawyer Family lawyers help people resolve the legal aspects of family relationships such as divorce, parenting agreements, and property settlements. The average salary for a family lawyer in Australia is $125,000 per year*. Organisational roles Organisational roles In-house lawyer In-house lawyers are employed directly by an organisation and are responsible only for the legal requirements of their employer. The average salary for an in-house lawyer in Australia is $140,000 per year*. Legal counsel lawyer Legal counsel lawyers draft and review legal documents, manage risk, ensure compliance and conduct negotiations on behalf of an organisation. The average salary for a legal counsel lawyer in Australia is $150,000 per year*. General counsel lawyer A general counsel lawyer is a senior in-house lawyer responsible for overseeing all legal matters of an organisation. The average salary for a general counsel lawyer in Australia is $225,000 per year*. Government and community roles Government and community roles Legal adviser Legal advisers can be found in community organisations and government funded services, providing advice and referrals to the public. The average salary for a legal adviser in Australia is $105,000 per year*. Policy adviser A policy advisers analyse and interpret data and information to relevant policy areas, providing legal guidance and advice to policymakers. The average salary for a policy adviser in Australia is $118,000 per year*. Prosecutor Prosecutors represent local, state or federal governments in the court system, assessing evidence, filing charges, and prosecuting accused criminals. The average salary for a prosecutor in Australia is $120,000 per year*. *Source: www.seek.com.au 2026 Professional recognition and accreditation Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) The degree satisfies the academic requirements for graduates admission to the Australian legal profession. Visit the Victorian Legal Admissions Board website for more information. Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) The Council of Australian Law Deans is the peak body for Australian law schools, and RMIT is represented on the Council by the Dean of the RMIT School of Law. Visit the Council of Australian Law Deans website for more information. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Common Questions
In Year 1 you will study core subjects in both law and professional communication, including becoming a lawyer in a globalised world, contract law, criminal law and procedure, advertising, digital communication and public relations. In Year 2 you delve deeper into law with mid-level subjects and choose your major and minor in professional communication. In Year 3 you study Justice Innovation, working with industry to develop an innovative justice solution to a current social problem, and continue with major subjects in professional communication. In Year 4 you undertake Technology, Ethics and the Law (combining technology, law and legal ethics), other law subjects, and approved law or communication electives. In Year 5 you complete a capstone subject, Enterprise Law: Designing Legal Solutions, as well as constitutional law, trusts, law of evidence, and further approved law and communication subjects.
In the Bachelor of Professional Communication component of this double degree, you can choose one major and one minor in Media and Communication. The major options available are Advertising, Public Relations, and Digital Communication.
Graduates will have access to traditional legal careers requiring admission to practice; however, to be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia, you will need to complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements, either through one year of Supervised Workplace Training with a law firm or an approved PLT course. The PLT course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through Leo Cussen Centre for Law or The College of Law.
In Australia, there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in Professional Communication; however, the Public Relations Major in the Bachelor of Professional Communication is accredited by Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA). Students undertaking the Public Relations Major are eligible for the CPRA Introductory Membership upon graduation.
RMIT offers a range of opportunities for students to study abroad through overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide. In the Bachelor of Laws component, you may also be given the opportunity to undertake study tours with partners in countries including Vietnam and New Zealand.
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