Griffith University Law School
Griffith University Law School
Griffith University offers undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees through Griffith Law School.Â
Griffith Law School had 60 enrolled First Nations law students in 2017.Â
Griffith 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 to study a standalone or combined Bachelor of Laws at Griffith University through UAC or QTAC.Â
Students are assessed based on their ATAR. The 2020 ATAR cut-off was 93.00.
Mature age students can apply to study a Bachelor of Laws by applying to QTAC and sitting the STAT test.
Alternative entry
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can apply directly through Griffifth University for direct admission into a law degree.
The University’s Admission team and the Gummurri staff will assess applicants’ suitability for the chose degree(s).Â
University graduates can apply to study a Juris Doctor at Griffith University through UAC or QTAC. Applications are assessed based on the results in previous degree(s).Â
There is no alternative entry program for First Nations students.Â
High school leavers applying to study at Griffith University should follow the important dates outlined by UAC on the UAC website and by QTAC on the QTAC website.
Students should also follow the key dates outlined by Griffith University here.
Studying law at Griffith law school
Griffith University operates on a three term trimester calendar with an optional Summer term. A full-time study load is 6-8 subjects per year.
For information about the Bachelor of Laws course information and typical study pattern, click here.
For information about the Combined Bachelor of Law (Honours) course information and typical study pattern, visit the Griffith University website and explore the various combined law courses available.
For information about the required subjects and course information in a Juris Doctor click here.
Support for First Nations law students
Indigenous Support Centre
The GUMURRII Student Success Unit is the Indigenous Support Centre at ANU Canberra.
Law school contacts
General enquiries
E: gumurrii-admin@griffith.edu.au
T: 0737357676
Indigenous tutoring program
Griffith operates the Tutoring for Success Program for all First Nations students.
Scholarships
For a list of all available scholarships for First Peoples, click here.
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
Griffith does not offer a PLT program.
Questions?
We are here to help. Get in touch and we’ll do our best to respond soon.