Why law and justice at QUT?

A practical emphasis on the real world, flexible study options, and a unique range of in demand courses have made us one of the largest and most highly regarded law faculties in Australia.

Real-world courses

Study a relevant course, learning from a dedicated, highly experienced team of professionals. Whether your interests are in law, criminology, policing, crime prevention, national security, intelligence, or policy - we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities to prepare you for your future.

Law and justice courses

Flexible study options

We offer full-time, part-time, online and correspondence delivery options. Most of our lectures and teaching materials are offered both in person and online. This means no matter how busy you are, you can always access your education.

Practical focus

We focus on the knowledge, skills and values required for your future work as a professional. Students complete assessment tasks the replicate work in the real world, and we offer work experience in law firms, government departments, and with our virtual teaching partners. This means you graduate ready for your future career.

Work placements and projects

Innovative learning

Our law students have the opportunity to join the Crime Club to work with real police officers, solicitors, barristers and judges. We are the only Australian university to offer practical hands-on training in Analyst's Notebook, an investigative and research software tool used by government and law enforcement agencies across Australia and overseas.

Crime Club

Analyst's Notebook

Student support

Our students are represented and supported by the self-run, not-for-profit student association QUOTALS. The association organises regular activities and meetings to enable students to share experiences and network with peers and professionals.

QUT Law and justice students association (QUOTALS)

Scholarships and financial assistance

We offer financial support and initiatives to help fund learning for commencing and current undergraduate, postgraduate and research students.

Our scholarships

State of the art facilities

Our Gardens Point campus is equipped with a 24-hour computer laboratory, the Clayton Utz Law Library and the QUT Electronic Court. Our location in the Brisbane CBD helps us maintain our strong links with the legal profession – close to law firms, government departments and the courts.

Clayton Utz Law Library

Courtrooms