Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry)

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.This version of the Bachelor of Laws has been replaced by a new, streamlined coure which can be completed within 3.5 years.Please refer to L3C Bachelor of Laws for more information and to apply.This on-campus course at Hobart is offered by the Faculty of Law and is available full time (a minimum of 4 years) or part time (a maximum of 9 years).Students who are granted entry with an ATAR 90+ or equivalent are guaranteed progression into year 2 of the course.Student who are granted entry with an ATAR below 90 are not guaranteed progression into year 2 of the course and will be assessed on completion of their first year of study.Should you not be successful in progressing to Year 2, you will be transferred to a Bachelor degree related to your first year studies.

It is therefore recommended that you choose your six non-Law first year units carefully to ensure you are able to continue your studies in the other degree if required.Help others navigate the law.Throughout this course, you will develop the values and critical thinking skills necessary to marshal facts, assess and evaluate information for a variety of professional roles.A degree in law is the first step towards entering the legal profession.

After graduating from the University, if you wish to practice in Tasmania you are required to undertake a Legal Practice course over six months.

Graduate entrants should refer to course 63I1 Bachelor of Laws.

Students who enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws before 2013 should refer to course 63A. Students who commenced in the direct entry Bachelor of Laws in 2013 or 2014 should refer to course 63P.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 65 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for an application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer was 65.75. This lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

If you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to alternative entry pathways below.

Applicants with an ATAR of 90+ are guaranteed progression to second year upon successful completion of 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems.

Due to course quotas, applicants with an ATAR between 65 and 89.95 who successfully complete 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems are eligible but not guaranteed entry into second year. All first year students are ranked according to academic merit with the top 200 progressing to second year law.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed the equivalent of one full-time year of study (equivalent to 100 UTAS credit points) at Bachelor level or above with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 on a seven-point scale.

You can enquire online for advice on converting your results into grade point average on a seven-point scale.

If your prior study does not include law or legal studies, you may be required to complete a three-day workshop, or introductory law units in your first year of study, in order to meet progression requirements.

Due to course quotas, domestic applicants who successfully complete 100 credit points of university study (except Foundation and Enabling units) including LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems are eligible but not guaranteed entry into second year due to course quotas. All first year students are ranked according to academic merit with the top 200 progressing to second year law.

All other domestic applicants

Students are not admitted to this course on the basis of VET / TAFE study or work and life experience. Please refer to the alternative entry pathways below.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.