We produce law graduates who are future-focused and well-prepared for the modern world of law. We are the only law school in Queensland that offers the complete educational prerequisites for admission to law, taking our students from the beginning of their undergraduate degree through to Practical Legal Training (PLT).
We approach legal issues through both an ethical and practical lens, empowering minds to shape a positive and sustainable future. Our graduates are celebrated for their ability to seamlessly transition into the workforce, honed through award-winning Work Integrated Learning experiences.
We welcome you to join us.
Courses
With theory and real-world insight of contemporary legal issues, you'll learn from award-winning staff and gain industry connections through placement opportunities.
Research
Discover our research strengths, take the next step with our research degrees, or connect with our expertise, equipment and facilities.
Engage
Gain access to our expertise, find next-generation talent or join our alumni community.
News and events
Gender inequality baked into treatment of women, dementia and aged care
Dementia disproportionately affects women whether living with dementia or supporting someone living with dementia in aged care, a fact largely ignored in the final report of the Aged Care Royal Commission, an analysis by QUT health law researchers has found.
2024 Business and Law Recognition Program Winners Announced
The Faculty of Business and Law is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2024 Faculty Recognition Program.
QUT honours 16 trailblazers at the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards
An AFLW star, Hollywood animator and renowned public affairs journalist are among those recognised at this year’s QUT Outstanding Alumni Awards.
Law library
The QUT Law Library offers specialised learning and legal research support to students and academic staff, as well as:
- an extensive range of online and print resources
- collaborative and individual study spaces
- computers and wireless access
- printing, scanning and photocopying facilities.
Some resources are available for legal professionals and members of the public.
We also offer legal research workshops and interactive tours for secondary school groups.
Mooting and courtrooms
The QUT Law Moot Court and Industrial Court provide a realistic setting for students to hone advocacy skills and learn courtroom etiquette and procedure.
Our courtrooms have seen thousands of students build confidence and skills through our successful mooting program.
Explore the QUT Law Moot Court
Courtroom hire
Our courtrooms are available to the profession for:
- training in advocacy and courtroom procedure
- events such as mooting competitions and mock trials.
Contact the Law Library for rates and bookings.
Our people
- Position
- Head, School of Law
- Division / Faculty
- School of Law
- Research field
- Other law and legal studies
- s.christensen@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Law
- Research field
- Other law and legal studies
- amanda.kennedy@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Law
- Research field
- Other law and legal studies
- a.huggins@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Law
- Research fields
- Public law
- Cybersecurity and privacy
- Law in context
- m.burdon@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Law
- Research field
- Other law and legal studies
- t.cockburn@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Law
- Research fields
- Other law and legal studies
- Environmental management
- r.maguire@qut.edu.au