Study law at Deakin

Secure your place in the competitive legal field with one of the top law schools in Australia.

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A TOP-CLASS LAW DEGREE

Be an in-demand law practitioner

Join the next generation of lawyers and professionals who are empowered to use legal skills in a wide range of global careers.

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  • Study at one of the leading law schools

    Study at one of the leading law schools

    We're ranked as one of Australia's top law schools4.
  • Work on real-world cases

    Work on real-world cases

    At Deakin's Law Clinic, you'll assist real clients and take cases to court. Graduate job ready with invaluable practical experience.
  • Perfect balance between online and experiential learning

    Perfect balance between online and experiential learning

    With online study options, you can study law without sacrificing your work, family and lifestyle commitments.

Secure your place in the future of work

Top career paths by projected job growth.

Legal & accounting services

13.2%

GROWTH **

Barristers

15.8%

GROWTH **

Solicitors

16.9%

GROWTH **

REAL-WORLD SKILLS

“ We help students develop skills, including advocacy, reasoning, critical thinking, informed advice, analysis and communication; all useful in their future employment and career. ”

JENNY LIGHTOWLERS

DEAN, DEAKIN LAW SCHOOL

A DIVERSE SKILL SET

“ Even though I knew lawyers do a lot of different things, it wasn’t until I got into the program that I realised how diverse your options are when you have a law degree behind you. ”

EMMA MORGAN

JURIS DOCTOR STUDENT

FEEL PART OF A COMMUNITY

“ Most rewarding for me has been working with a team of highly competent and dedicated law students who share goals and ideals. ”

REID HADAWAY

BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONS)/BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Your course options

Choose the law course that best suits you. Enter law with an undergraduate degree, or complement your existing university qualifications with a postgraduate law degree. Both will provide you with equal access to the legal profession.

Bachelor of Laws

With our focus on experiential learning, you'll develop practical legal skills and experience that will make you an in-demand legal professional.

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Juris Doctor

Designed for non-law graduates, Deakin's Juris Doctor combines commercial law with the development of practical skills essential to contemporary legal practice.

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