University of Wollongong Law School
University of Wollongong Law School
The University of Wollongong (UOW) offers undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees through the UOW School of Law at their Wollongong, Liverpool and Sydney CBD campuses.
The Faculty of Business and Law had 28 First Nations law students in 2018.Â
UOW 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 a stand alone 4-year Bachelor of Laws or a 5-year Combined Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Arts, Business, Commerce, Communication and Media, Economics and Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, International Studies, Journalism, Mathematics, Politics and Philosophy, Psychological Science, and Social Science.Â
 Students are assessed based on their ATAR. The 2020 ATAR cut-off was 90.Â
 Applicants with higher degrees are assessed based on their academic performance, or their ATAR if completed less than one year before the degree.Â
Mature age students can apply to study a Bachelor of Laws by applying to UAC.
Alternative entry
UOW offers an alternative entry program for First Nations students:
The Woolyungah Indigenous Admission Program (IAP) involves an assessment process (pre-screening phone interview, career consultation, zoom faculty interviews and a needs assessment) to assist First Nations students with entry into an undergraduate program.Â
UOW offers Early Admission for eligible students. You can find information about the specified criteria here.
UOW also awards ATAR bonus points to students who meet all essential criteria. You can find information about the criteria here.
University graduates can apply to study a Masters of Law or other postgraduate coursework at UOW through UAC. Priority is given to applicants who have completed an undergraduate Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent (or higher) and a Honours or a Graduate Certificate qualification. You can find more information about the Master of Laws entry requirements here.
There is not an alternative entry program for First Nations students.
High school leavers applying to study at the UOW should follow the important dates outlined by UAC on the UAC website.
Students should also follow the key dates outlined by the UOW here.
Studying law at UOW law school
UOW 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 UOW website and explore the various combined law courses available.
For information about the required subjects and course information in a Masters of Law, click here.
Support for First Nations law students
Indigenous Support CentreÂ
The Woolyungah Indigenous Centre is the Indigenous Support Centre at the Wollongong campus.
Law school contacts
Woolyungah Indigenous Centre Support
wic-ss@uow.edu.auÂ
(02) 4221 3776
Indigenous tutoring program
UOW operates the Indigenous Tailored Academic Program (ITAP) Tutor for all First Nations students. Â
Scholarships
John, Belle & Richard Miller, Bridgewater Scholarships for OpportunityÂ
- Awarded to First Nations students who can demonstrate financial need.Â
- Value is $3,000.
Transforming Futures Scholarship – Future Students
- Awarded to First Nations students who can demonstrate financial or social disadvantage.
- Value is $3,000 per year for up to 3 years.
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
UOW does not offer a PLT program.
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