See both sides, stand for one.
Join the next generation of lawyers and make your stand with Curtin’s Bachelor of Laws.
A barrister’s median full-time weekly earnings are $2,734, which is 58% more than the overall average weekly earnings.
The legal services industry in Australia generates $29.6 billion revenue annually, expected to reach $33.4 billion by 2027-28.
Curtin Graduates have been rated the best in the country for employer satisfaction, showing they have the skills and qualifications employers value, want and need.
With access to dedicated learning spaces at Curtin’s main campus in Bentley and in the heart of Perth city, study abroad opportunities, and the chance to gain your degree in three years instead of four, Curtin truly offers a law degree with a difference.
After your first year, you will study in trimesters rather than semesters. This means you could start your career sooner and graduate in just three years instead of the usual four years at other universities.
You’ll have opportunities to participate in simulated court proceedings at the Jeanette Hacket Moot Court at our Perth city law school.
The John Curtin Law Clinic will give you the opportunity to put your legal skills into practice working with eligible individuals, small businesses, start-ups, social enterprises, and not-for-profits.
Get the most out of your law degree by studying abroad through the Ghent Summer Law Program in Belgium. This one-month program will boost your professional credentials and give you an unforgettable cultural experience.
The Curtin Law School city campus is the only university law school based in the Perth CBD, allowing you to study in close proximity to the main courts and leverage our industry connections.
Did you know that Curtin is currently the only university in WA that offers a complete pathway from high school to legal practice? Once you complete your Bachelor of Laws, you can then study our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PLT).
Whether you aspire to connect with community, work in government to make positive change, or even explore the ever-changing world of global commerce and law, our business and law degrees can set you on your path to making a difference.
If you’re curious about a career in law but uncertain how exactly to get there, here’s a step-by-step guide to help illuminate your path towards a successful legal career.
The most effective lawyers can anticipate the questions of judges and jurors, and make effective rebuttals against their opponents.
With our Bachelor of Laws, you’ll shape the future of law, by learning how to see both sides of a debate and present an effective argument for your side.
Where do you stand with the following debates?
“I chose my Curtin degree because it offered a pathway to legal practice that was 18 months shorter than other institutions. Two semesters in, it feels like the right choice. I also found my degree unlocks a lot of doors, because law graduates can go on to work in many areas outside a law practice.”
“My course has been preparing me for my chosen career paths since day one, through the units I’m studying and through Curtin’s committees, including the Curtin Law Society. Curtin also does an incredible job of partnering with industry and firms to connect their students with employers and empower graduates to step into their dream jobs.”
“My own experience with the family court inspired me to help fight for a worthy cause. With my double degree, I plan to enter into criminal or family law after I graduate so that I can make a positive change through my work.”