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Study at the top university for law in Queensland

For the second year in a row, law at QUT has been ranked no. 1 in Queensland in the 2026 Times Higher Education subject rankings for law.

Our strong performance reflects our innovative, real-world learning, our strong connections with industry and our world-class research, and is demonstrated by rankings including:

  • no. 1 in Australia for research quality
  • no. 1 in Queensland for industry engagement
  • no. 1 in Queensland for teaching quality.

Explore our courses

Our courses include detailed theory and real-world learning to provide insight into contemporary legal issues. Learn from award-winning staff and gain industry connections through placement opportunities.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Build a dynamic legal career by acquiring knowledge in core areas of the law, gaining digital expertise and developing in-demand transferrable skills.

Browse the course

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Graduate Entry

If you have a completed degree in another area, we'll recognise your prior learning so you can complete your law degree sooner.

Browse the course

Combine your passions

A QUT double degree can help you gain a competitive edge and prepare you for a changing world.

These courses are for Australian and New Zealand students only.

Combine arts and law to understand society, shape policy and practise law in a world shaped by technology, culture and constant change.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

Combine psychology and law for a career in legal, corporate, government, mental health or clinical health environments, or as the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083021G

Combine biomedical science and law to work as an in-house counsel or lawyer to health departments or the pharmaceutical industry.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
085232C

Combine law with a business specialisation, opening doors to careers in corporate law, company takeovers, mergers and acquisitions or intellectual property law.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083022G

Combine communication and law to develop the legal expertise needed for complex communication roles, or to pursue a legal career in a range of industries.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
096578G

Combine communication and law to develop the legal expertise needed for complex communication roles, or to pursue a legal career in a range of industries.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
096578G

Combine communication and law to develop the legal expertise needed for complex communication roles, or to pursue a legal career in a range of industries.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
096578G

Combine law and creative arts to unlock a range of careers, including intellectual property lawyer, media lawyer, or creative practitioner.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
116067F

Combine IT and law for careers in cyberlaw, intellectual property, regulation of the internet, software developer, business analyst or e-commerce developer.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083025D

Combining a law and justice degree gives you a powerful blend of legal expertise and a deep understanding of the justice system, opening doors to diverse careers in law, policy, and social reform.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083027B

Develop a unique set of skills to enhance your employment options whether you choose to work in the legal fraternity or within the property industry.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
099273A

Combine science and law to work as a barrister, intellectual property lawyer or inventor, or in areas including trade secrets, genetic modification and environmental law disputes.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083029M

Combine arts and law to understand society, shape policy and practise law in a world shaped by technology, culture and constant change.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

Combine psychology and law for a career in legal, corporate, government, mental health or clinical health environments, or as the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083021G

Combine biomedical science and law to work as an in-house counsel or lawyer to health departments or the pharmaceutical industry.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
085232C

Combine law with a business specialisation, opening doors to careers in corporate law, company takeovers, mergers and acquisitions or intellectual property law.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083022G

Combine communication and law to develop the legal expertise needed for complex communication roles, or to pursue a legal career in a range of industries.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
096578G

Combine communication and law to develop the legal expertise needed for complex communication roles, or to pursue a legal career in a range of industries.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
096578G

Combine communication and law to develop the legal expertise needed for complex communication roles, or to pursue a legal career in a range of industries.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
096578G

Combine law and creative arts to unlock a range of careers, including intellectual property lawyer, media lawyer, or creative practitioner.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
116067F

Combine IT and law for careers in cyberlaw, intellectual property, regulation of the internet, software developer, business analyst or e-commerce developer.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083025D

Combining a law and justice degree gives you a powerful blend of legal expertise and a deep understanding of the justice system, opening doors to diverse careers in law, policy, and social reform.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083027B

Develop a unique set of skills to enhance your employment options whether you choose to work in the legal fraternity or within the property industry.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 11 years part-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
099273A

Combine science and law to work as a barrister, intellectual property lawyer or inventor, or in areas including trade secrets, genetic modification and environmental law disputes.

Duration
  • 5.5 years full-time
  • 5.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point

CRICOS
083029M
Kat Dorante

Kat Dorante

'I originally chose a double degree for employability, and QUT had a great reputation for both law and business, as well as work integrated learning.

I always felt like I’d chosen the right degree but, as I’ve progressed through it, my decision has made even more sense.'

Kat's story

Preparing you for the modern world of law

Embark on a journey to become a highly sought-after legal professional, fully equipped to excel in today's dynamic legal environment.

Real-world learning

What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice. Our practical, hands-on approach to teaching ensures that you understand the law and how to apply it through up-to-date content and real-world assessments, whether it's drafting advisory letters for clients, engaging in roleplay dispute resolution or preparing reports on changes to public policy.

Industry connections

With deep industry connections across a diverse range of sectors, QUT Law students graduate work-ready and equipped for the modern world of law. Our law degree is designed in collaboration with industry partners, ensuring you develop the skills needed for an evolving legal career. You’ll also benefit from an extensive network of placement partners.

Work experience

Throughout your studies, you'll have the chance to experience real-world professional legal environments through internships, professional placements, and industry projects. Our placement partners include law firms, government departments, in-house legal teams and non-profit organisations. These opportunities provide valuable practical experience, preparing you to hit the ground running after graduation, while also earning you credit towards your degree.

Expert teachers

Learn future-focused skills that employers want now. Our internationally renowned academics and practising legal professionals will support you to successfully transition from university to your chosen career. Many of our academics have received prestigious teaching fellowships and awards in recognition of their quality teaching practices and outstanding contributions to student learning.

Our initiatives

Law, technology and innovation minor

Our law, technology and innovation minor explores how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting the legal industry. You'll learn about the legal, ethical, and social challenges raised by these technologies, as well as design thinking techniques that enable you to respond to legal challenges from a human-centred approach.

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Mooting

Mock trials (moots) teach you the art of courtroom procedure and how the law is applied. Our dedicated courtrooms for moots provide an immersive, real-world learning environment where lawyers and academics will coach you to develop analytical and presentation skills. Our students compete in interstate, international and in-house competitions.

Discover mooting at QUT

Overseas experiences

Develop your career internationally and gain insight into different legal systems and cultures with overseas exchange. Or make a difference in communities that need it the most with an international placement - you could promote community legal education, contribute to social justice initiatives and advocate for human rights in countries like Bhutan, Thailand, and Cambodia.

QUT is one of the only universities in Queensland to offer the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, otherwise known as Practical Legal Training (PLT).  This is an essential qualification to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland. Build a portfolio of real-world know-how and develop professional communication and workplace productivity skills.

Law insights

Meet the experts: In conversation with QUT Law academic and legal practitioner Nathan Lindemann

9 April, 2026

9 April, 2026

We sat down with legal practitioner and QUT Law academic, Nathan Lindemann, to learn more about what he teaches, his career journey and his thoughts on the future of law.

What’s it like working in criminal law? We asked QUT law and justice grad, Paris Brotherton

3 March, 2026

What’s it like working in criminal law? We asked QUT law and justice grad, Paris Brotherton

3 March, 2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in criminal law? We spoke to QUT Bachelor of Justice/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Practical Legal Training (PLT) graduate, Paris Brotherton, who is a Solicitor at Ashworth Lawyers, a criminal law firm in Brisbane.

Meet the experts: In conversation with lawyer and legal academic Venetia Brown

19 December, 2025

19 December, 2025

From shaping future lawyers in the classroom to tackling complex legal challenges in practice, lawyer and QUT Law academic, Venetia Brown, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work.

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Contact us

For more information on studying law at QUT, contact us.