Careers

Graduates in Law can pursue a range of legal careers including:

> private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister

> legal officer in the public sector (for example in federal or state government departments and publicly-funded organisations as diverse as national regulatory bodies, universities or public broadcasters)

> in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions

> public interest legal work in community legal centres

> legal research.

> Completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws is excellent preparation for pursuing a career in areas such as:

> regulation and governance in health

> commercial health ventures

> the not-for-profit sector.

Entry requirements

> IELTS (International English Language Testing System): with an overall score of 7.0, including an individual score of 6.5 for all tests.

> TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic): From an internet-based total of 94, achieve a minimum of 24 in writing, 20 in speaking and listening, 19 in reading.

Fees and Scholarships

> Unit fee: $3902

> Average first year fee: $31216

> Estimate total cost: $156080

> You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.  

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