James Cook University (JCU)

Bachelor of Laws

JCUs Bachelor of Laws provides you with a skills-based and multidisciplinary legal education, accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board and approved for admission to practise law in Queensland. With a strong emphasis on independent thinking and innovative problem-solving, you will be equipped for contemporary legal practice that makes a difference to people and communities. In this accredited three-year degree, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts, principles and values of the law. You will learn the role of the law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts and its significance for stable government, economic prosperity and the protection of individual and cultural rights. Find support for your success through JCUs First Year Experience program. New law students will receive guidance, study tips and practical advice as you build foundational legal knowledge and skills.