University of Canberra Law School
University of Canberra Law School
The University of Canberra (UC) offers undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees through the Canberra Law School at their campus in Bruce, Canberra.Â
The Faculty of Business, Government and Law had 12 First Nations law students in 2018.
Canberra Law School Entry Requirements
If you’re a high school leaver or haven’t been to university before, an undergraduate Bachelor of Laws is for you. University graduates can study a postgraduate Juris Doctor degree. To learn more about the different types of law degrees, see our Law Degrees Explained page.
High school leavers can apply through UAC to study either a 4-year Bachelor of Laws or a 5-year Combined Bachelor of Laws with Bachelors of Commerce, Arts, Design, Business, Communication and Media, International Relations, Politics and Science in Psychology.Â
Students are assessed based on their ‘entrance rank’, which can be achieved through their ATAR, other Australian Qualification, work experience and overseas qualification. The 2020 ATAR cut-off was 85 in 2020.
Graduates of a Diploma of Legal Services can be considered for admission if they have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience as a paralegal or equivalent.
Mature age students can apply to study a Bachelor of Laws directly through the UC law school.
Alternative entry
UC offers an alternative entry program for First Nations students. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Program involves one full-time semester of study before transitioning into an undergraduate law degree. Students who have not met the entry requirements generally enrol directly into the Foundation program first, and then apply to transition into an undergraduate degree.Â
UC also offers up to 5 bonus ATAR points to First Nations students. You can find more information about the adjustment factors criteria here.
University graduates can apply to study a 2-year Master of Law (Research) at Canberra law school directly through the University HDR application portal. Applications are assessed based on students’ performance in their bachelor degree and evidence of capacity to undertake legal research at the masters level.
New admissions for a Master of Law (Research) closed for new admissions on 30 June 2021.Â
There is not an alternative entry program for First Nations law students.
High school leavers applying to study at the Canberra Law School must follow the important dates outlined by UAC. On the UAC website, students can find the dates of all open days for universities in NSW, as well as the application deadlines.
Studying law at Canberra Law School
UC operates on a two semester calendar.
A full-time study load is 6-8 subjects per year. Students can choose to study part time with a study load of 3-4 subjects per year.
Bachelor of Laws study plan
For information about the Bachelor of Laws course information and typical study pattern, click here.
Graduates of an Australian Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent are permitted to complete the stand-alone Bachelor of Laws in 3 years instead of 4.
For information about the Combined Bachelor of Law course information and typical study pattern, visit the Canberra Law School website and explore the various combined law courses available.
Support for First Nations law students
Indigenous Support CentreÂ
The Ngunnawal Centre is the Indigenous Student Centre. It is located at the Bruce campus.
Canberra law school contact
Ngunnawal Centre
ngunnawaladmin@canberra.edu.auÂ
+61 2 6201 2998
Indigenous tutoring program
UC operates the Ngunnawal Centre Tutoring Program. It is available to all First Nations students enrolled in a law degree at UC law school.
Scholarships
UC Foundation Scholarship for Indigenous StudentsÂ
- Awarded to financially disadvantaged Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander studentsÂ
- Value is $3,000
Kamberra Indigenous ScholarshipÂ
- Awarded to first-year Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a 3-year Undergraduate degree.
- Value is $9,000
Stephen Parker Law ScholarshipÂ
- Awarded to first year students from underrepresented backgrounds in the Australian legal profession.
- Value is $2,500Â
Marjorie and Bruce Sinclair ScholarshipÂ
- Awarded to first year financially disadvantaged Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from a rural or regional area
- Value is $3,000Â
UC CIRI Scholarship ProgramÂ
- Awarded to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a research course of study beyond a Bachelor Degree
- Value is $5,000
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
UC does not offer a PLT program.
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