University of Tasmania Law School
University of Tasmania Law School
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) offers undergraduate law degrees through University of Tasmania School of Law at their Sandy Bay (Hobart) campus.
UTAS 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 University of Tasmania through UAC or online via the university website. Students are assessed based on [their ATAR. The 2020 ATAR cut-off was 65.75.Â
Be aware that due to course quotas, there is no guarantee entry into second year law. First year students are ranked according to academic merit with the top 200 progressing to second year law. Students with an ATAR of 90+ are guaranteed entry into second year.
If you do not meet the requirements to progress to second year law, you will be transferred into another degree related to your first-year studies.
Mature age students can apply to study a Bachelor of Laws by applying to UAC and online via the university website.
Alternative entry
The University of Tasmania offers the Murina Program alternative entry program for First Nations students.
The Murina Program offers students the ability to learn and enhance skills to prepare them for university via a pathway year of study. In this year, students will take classes analysing the Tasmanian Aboriginal experience and develop academic study skills. Once completed, students may be eligible to enrol into their desired course.
High school leavers applying to study at the UTS should follow the important dates outlined by UAC on the UAC website.
Students should also follow the key dates outlined by the University of Tasmania here.
Studying law at UTAS law school
UTAS operates on a two semester calendar 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 course information and typical study pattern, visit the University of Tasmania website and explore the various combined law courses available. Information can be found here.
Support for First Nations law students
Indigenous Support CentreÂ
The RIAWUNNA Centre for Aboriginal Education is the Indigenous Support Centre at the University of Tasmania.
Law school contacts
Aboriginal Student Advisers
College of Arts, Law and Education
E:Â ATSIadviser.CALE@utas.edu.au
Indigenous tutoring program
UTAS operates the RIAWUNNA Tutoring Program for all First Nations students. Â
Scholarships
Please see the UTAS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships Application Guide 2022 for all scholarship information and application processes.
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
UTAS offers the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.Â
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