Charles Darwin University Law School

Year 12 Entry 

High school leavers can apply through SATAC, UAC or directly though the CDU MyNextCourse to study a 3-year Bachelor of Laws (Honours), a 1-year Bachelor of Laws Honours and/or a 1-year Diploma of Laws.

To be eligible, applicants must have successfully completed the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training and received an ATAR of at least 80.

CDU also offers additional adjustment factors under the University Equity Scheme for Year 12 students from selected schools.

Recent graduates & Mature Age

Mature age students and applicants with higher degrees can apply via SATAC and are assessed based on any one of the following:

• successful completion of a Diploma;
• successful completion of at least 0.5 years of full-time study of a higher degree;
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognised enabling course of at least 12 months duration; or
• Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

Alternative entry

The First Nations Pre-Law Program is a 4-week full-time intensive program delivered on campus at the College of Business and Law. Successful completion of the program provides students with a pathway into the CDU Bachelor of Laws program.

To apply for the program, you can email law@cdu.edu.au for further information.

University graduates can apply for the 3-year Bachelor of Laws Graduate Entry course through SATAC or UAC. 

All graduates of a recognised bachelor degree are eligible to apply. 

High school leavers applying to study at Flinders through SATAC or UAC should follow the important dates outlined by SATAC and UAC. 

Students should also follow the key dates on the CDU website here.