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Lawyers perform a valuable role in society. From criminal law to family law, lawyers use their skills to seek justice and uphold the law. Gain an understanding of Australia’s legal system and its social and international context, as well as develop an understanding of the political, ethical and economic perspectives needed to make a difference in contemporary society. Apply your knowledge in a 20-day internship, so you are prepared to take on the workforce. 

At UOW, you'll develop real-world practical skills and content, not just theory. We encourage you to explore your interest area and will help you carve out your career options. A UOW Law degree can take you anywhere: the destination is up to you. Here is just a sample of careers you can pursue.

  • Barrister
  • Commercial lawyer
  • Criminal defence lawyer
  • Diplomat
  • Environmental lawyer
  • Government lawyer
  • In-House legal adviser
  • Intellectual property lawyer
  • Legal consultant
  • Magistrate
  • Media lawyer
  • Policy adviser
  • Politician
  • Prosecutor
  • Research officer
  • Solicitor in private practice or a community legal centre

What can I do with my degree?

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Study close to home

UOW has eight Australian campuses located across Wollongong, Sydney, and regional centres of the NSW South Coast and Highlands. If you're looking to study close to home, take a look at the UOW campuses which offer Law degrees.

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Earn a recognised qualification:

  • Be recognised: Your UOW Law degree is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training.
  • International accreditation: The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Graduates can be accredited to practice as a barrister or solicitor upon returning home, subject to the completion of any required bridging course.
  • Postgraduate study: Postgraduate and CPD courses offer flexible delivery to fit around your life, with workshops held in block sessions. 

Develop the specialist skills that employers want:

  • Tailor your degree: Choose from a range of electives so you can tailor your study experience to your career goals. 
  • Choose more than one: The undergraduate program allows you to specialise in a particular field, or combine complementary specialisations in a double degree.
  • Flexibility: Students can study law full-time or part-time, and our undergraduate law degrees are offered at the Wollongong campus and the Liverpool campus. The UOW Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) degree can be studied at our Wollongong and Sydney CBD campuses.

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Become part of UOW's active Law community:

  • Engage with like-minded students: Take advantage of the first year integrated program which is structured so that you have classes with the same group of people for all of your subjects. This approach provides you with a smooth transition into university and fosters valuable social and learning networks.
  • Experience the law in action: You will study practical subjects, and gain valuable experience and dispute management skills.
  • Learn from the best: Learn from world-renowned academics who are experts in their field as well as the talented staff at our research centres from the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), the Legal Intersections Research Centre (LIRC), and the Transnational Law and Policy Centre (TLPC) who teach specialist subjects. 

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A degree from UOW opens doors:

  • Real-world experience: All UOW Law students undertake an internship as part of their studies, so students can apply their legal knowledge to real-life situations. UOW is the only university in NSW to require this experience. 
  • Interactive seminars: These take place in small groups, facilitated by experienced and distinguished academics and legal practitioners.
  • Access to experts: You will benefit from the expertise of our Judge in Residence, the Hon Terry Buddin SC, former Justice of the Supreme Court of NSW. 
  • Travel: There are several study abroad arrangements with other law schools in Europe, North America and Asia where students can add a global perspective and knowledge of a new culture to their law qualification. 

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Student experience

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The Law Students Society helps you get the most out of your law degree, setting the stage for an engaging and dynamic professional experience.

Study abroad and exchange

Combine study and travel to turn your degree into a global experience.

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Meet like-minded students by joining a club or society for a complete university experience.

Moving to Wollongong

Relocating to Wollongong for study? Discover the tips and tricks for making the journey much easier.

Meet Brooke

I chose UOW because of the flexibility of the law degree and the range of double degrees. I also liked its emphasis on practical experience, particularly the compulsory internship. Being able to work in my desired field prior to graduating has enabled me to better understand the realities of a law firm and put the skills I’ve learnt at uni into practice. Brooke Bachelor of Law - Bachelor of Arts

Student and alumni stories

Alumni, Law, Politics and Society

Love of languages inspired Jacob to chase his dreams

Jacob May has made the most of his five years at UOW.

Alumni

Carving a legal career outside of the courtroom

Currently working with the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet as a principal policy advisor in countering violent extremism, most of Jenna's career has been in disability. About this she says, “I didn't go into disability because I had a disability. I honestly didn’t realise – until after the first cornea transplant – that things were pretty dire.”

Alumni

The heart of social justice

On paper, Dr Romina Santos Reyftmann may look like your typical high achiever: years of study in medicine and law, helping establish a successful fertility clinic with one of Australia’s leading IVF teams, and extensive high-impact work in First Nations justice and human rights law. But you don’t have to dig deeply to see that every success has been hard-won.

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