Overview

Our Bachelor of Laws – Graduate Entry course has been designed for students who have completed a non-law undergraduate degree. This course is a relevant additional qualification, with a unique focus on intellectual property within a commercial law context. 

This course would suit those who are already in full-time employment or want to diversify their career options. 

You’ll form part of a cohort of mature students and be welcomed into a peer group of like-minded professionals.

View Bachelor of Laws- Graduate Entry course handbook

Your industry experience

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity, which could be a placementinternship or industry-linked project. In this degree, you'll complete a law-related professional experience placement at an organisation in Australia or overseas. You'll also be introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Persuasive and proficient communication
  • Critical evaluation
  • Application and understanding of Australian law

Your career opportunities

  • Community legal adviser
  • Government legal officer
  • Paralegal
  • Policy advisor
  • Lawyer
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 150 in Law

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

Ranked Top 200 in Law

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023 

The median income for graduates 1 year out is $54.5K (second highest in Melbourne / Victoria)

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    Study with Swinburne Online

    With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.

Professional accreditations