Bachelor Honours Degree Law (JD) Full Time

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

0100412

CRICOS provider code

00233E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

3 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$115,500 total

Per year

A$38,500/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Griffith University is a three-year degree based at the Brisbane campus, focused on preparing students for legal practice and diverse professional roles connected to law. Honours degrees in Australia recognise outstanding performance, often including a major research component alongside advanced coursework. Students typically complete a structured series of law units, each carrying a set number of credit points, and will explore fields such as contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, and property law.

In this honours program, students often undertake a significant research thesis or project in their final year. Throughout the course, Griffith incorporates both theoretical and practical legal study. Many students access work-integrated learning experiences, such as internships with law firms, courts, government departments, or community legal centres within Queensland and nationally. This exposure helps connect classroom study with professional practice.

Key skills developed include legal research and reasoning, effective written and oral communication, negotiation, and critical analysis—skills essential for law graduates in Australia. Students learn about the Australian legal system and understand ethical responsibilities in legal practice. Study is typically structured as semester-based, with each subject or unit contributing to the total credits needed for graduation.

This course suits individuals aiming to practise as solicitors or barristers in Australia, or those looking to use their legal training in government, business, policy, or community organisations. It is also a strong pathway for further study or research in law.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Solicitor (upon completion of practical legal training and admission requirements)
Barrister
Government legal and policy roles
In-house lawyer in corporations or non-profits
Legal researcher or academic
Compliance and regulatory advisor
Roles in community legal centres and advocacy organisations

Law graduates are sought after within law firms, courts, government agencies, corporate legal teams, and regulatory bodies across Australia.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Griffith University?

It typically takes 3 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$115,500 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor (upon completion of practical legal training and admission requirements)BarristerGovernment legal and policy rolesIn-house lawyer in corporations or non-profitsLegal researcher or academicCompliance and regulatory advisorRoles in community legal centres and advocacy org...

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