Monash University (MU) Law School

High school leavers can apply to study a combined Bachelor of Laws or a standalone Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at MU though VTAC. Timely applications through VTAC open early August and close in late September. There are also late and very late application periods with higher fees. For a full list of dates and fees, see VTAC dates and fees.

Students are assessed based on their ATAR (or equivalent) scores. The 2021 ATAR cut-off was 98.00 or an IB of 40.

For mature age students, click here to see entry requirements.

Alternative entry 

MU offers several alternative entry pathways for Indigenous students.

The Monash Indigenous Entry Scheme gives First Nations students direct admission to an alternative entry pathway thought the ‘Pathways to Monash Law’ program for First Nations students. Note: to be eligible for the Pathways program, you must satisfy the following:

• identify as an Indigenous Australian, AND
• be studying an Australian Year 12 or IB, AND
• achieve at least a minimum ATAR of 90.00 or equivalent, AND
• satisfy all prerequisites and extra requirements, AND
• be an Australian or a New Zealand citizen.

For more information about Pathways to Law, click here.

Alternatively, the Special Entry Access Scheme can give Indigenous Australian students an extra 10 ATAR points. Click here to check eligibility.

For students who have not completed year 12 or have a low/did not receive an ATAR, can apply to complete the Monash Indigenous Access Program (MIAP). This is a scholarship funded bridging program designed to prepared students for entry into a variety of undergraduate degrees at MU. The Indigenous Non-Award Pathway (INAP) is the part time alternative to the MIAP, which is full time.

Click here for more information.

University graduates can apply to study a Juris Doctor at MU directly through Monash. Application dates vary by faculty but generally open early August. For course-specific closing dates, please check with the faculty

JD course runs on a trimester schedule (trimester one (January), trimester two (May) and trimester three (August)). The minimum entry requirements for the JD program are:

• An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7 point scale; OR

• An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7 point scale and a LSAT score of 150+ (taken within 5 years prior to applying for admission); OR

• An equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.

Additional selection criteria 

Applicants who have not completed any formal study in the last eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD personal statement.

For more information, click here.

All students enrol using the Web Enrolment System (WES). Domestic students need to enrol by the offer lapse date in the offer letter.

Students should also follow the key dates outlined here.