Course Overview

About This Course

A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a four-year degree that equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates. We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future admission to the profession as well as including a choice of electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects through an international exchange program.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Direct entry into this degree is not available.
To be eligible to apply for a transfer into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (course code 1771), students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws, four-year Direct Entry degree (course code 1777) must have completed at least 124 credit points of compulsory Law subjects, including 48 credit points of 100-level LLB subjects and 42 credit points of 200-level LLB subjects.
They must also have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% or more based on all 100- and 200-level core LLB subjects.
All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University's English Language Requirements. Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET.
UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW.
If you have completed or partially completed studies at an approved university or tertiary institution, you may be eligible for entry to UOW. You'll need to provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete. Non-English documents must include an official English translation.
Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB NSW)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units1 units

LLB3397

Legal Internship

A practical placement completed over 4 weeks (totaling 140 hours, at 35 hours per week). Designed to expose students to the application of the law in practice; enable students to understand the importance of developing the skills of legal research, communication, drafting, practice management, and problem solving; and enable students to observe and reflect upon the values, ethical standards, and conduct of the legal profession in practice.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply directly into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from high school?

No, direct entry into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is not available. Students must first enrol in the Bachelor of Laws four-year Direct Entry degree (course code 1777) and then apply for a transfer into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (course code 1771) after meeting specific academic requirements.

What are the transfer requirements to move into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the standard Bachelor of Laws?

To be eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws (course code 1777) must have completed at least 124 credit points of compulsory Law subjects, including 48 credit points of 100-level LLB subjects and 42 credit points of 200-level LLB subjects, and must have achieved a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% or more based on all 100- and 200-level core LLB subjects.

Is the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) accredited for admission to the legal profession in Australia?

Yes, the Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board. By completing your law degree at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT).

What does the compulsory work placement involve?

Law students are required to complete a Legal Internship subject (LLB3397). This subject involves a practical placement completed over 4 weeks, totalling 140 hours at 35 hours per week. It is designed to expose students to the application of law in practice, develop skills in legal research, communication, drafting, practice management, and problem solving, and enable students to observe and reflect upon the values, ethical standards, and conduct of the legal profession.

What campuses is the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) offered at, and when does the next intake start?

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is offered at both the Wollongong and Liverpool campuses. The next intake starts on 2 March 2026, with the application deadline for domestic students (UAC Early Bird) being 30 September 2025, and for international students by 9 December 2025.

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