Laws - L3001
Whether you aspire to work in a top-tier law firm, improve access to justice or work in international business or development, a Monash law degree lets you take the first step. You’ll be building a solid foundation for a legal career, with your training beginning on day one with our guaranteed clinical legal education.
In this practical bachelor’s degree course, you’ll also have the option of studying overseas, taking one of many different double degree options and gaining applied legal experience.
In your first year, you’ll begin mastering the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system. Alongside this rigorous training in the basics, you’ll also be able to pursue the areas of the law that interest you.
You’ll benefit from a range of specialist law electives as diverse as negotiation and conflict resolution, media law or animal law. This freedom to craft a course that perfectly matches your interests and aspirations extends to a choice of non-law electives across the University, and the option of double degrees in fields as diverse as arts, music or science.
Factor in significant opportunities for hands-on practical experience, including our guaranteed clinical legal education program, international study such as at the Prato Centre in Italy, a supportive and industry-focused community that includes the dynamic (and Australia’s largest) Law Students’ Society, and the prestige that comes with a degree from a leading law school, and you’ll have the ideal foundation for a lifelong career.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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Duration |
This course is equivalent to 4.25 years of full-time study and may be accelerated to complete in 4 years. Part-time study is also available. |
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First Semester (February) |
A Monash Law degree offers the idealistic person a realistic way to make a difference in the world.
Whether you aspire to work in a top-tier law firm, commercial or international law, a community legal centre or as an advocate for justice, a Monash Law degree lets you take the first step.
You will be building a solid foundation for a legal career, with your training beginning on day one.
In this practical Bachelor degree course, you'll also have the option of studying overseas, taking one of many different double degrees and gaining applied legal experience.
In your first year, you'll begin mastering the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system.
Alongside this rigorous training in the basics, throughout your degree you'll also be able to pursue the areas of the law that interest you.You'll benefit from a range of specialist law electives as diverse as 'Negotiation and Conflict Resolution,' 'Media Law' or 'Animal Law.'
This freedom to craft a course that perfectly matches your interests and aspirations extends to a choice of non-law electives across the University, and the option of double degrees in fields as diverse as Arts, Music orScience. You'll have a degree that is recognised by the Council of Legal Education and includes the prerequisite studies to prepare you for admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Factor in significant opportunities for hands-on practical experience(including our clinical legal education program); international study(including at the Prato Centre in Italy); a supportive and industry-focused community (including a dynamic Law Students' Society); and the prestige that comes with a degree from a leading law school and you'll have the ideal foundation for a lifelong career.
“Law at Monash is unique in that you are able to complete the course as an undergraduate student. This allows you to immediately jump straight into the degree and immerse yourself in the content. Being with like-minded people has been the best aspect of studying law at Monash. I felt at home from the beginning of my degree, and being with a great group of peopl…
With a focus on leading innovation and entrepreneurship in the legal profession, there's never been a more exciting time to join Monash Law.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
With a specialist course at Monash you begin study in your area of interest from day one. If you have a specific career goal or more specific field of study firmly in your sights, this may be the option for you. These courses are designed to ensure you have the right combination of skills needed for your professional field.
The course is designed to equip you with basic legal knowledge and skills that are required for admission to legal practice, with the advanced skills required for an Honours degree and an opportunity to develop specialised knowledge in areas of law of your choice. The basic knowledge is imparted through three broad themes: legal methodology and legal practice; public law; and private law. The specialised knowledge and advanced skills are imparted in later year elective units, including a final year project involving intensive research and writing.
A. Legal methodology and legal practice
B. Public law
C. Private law
D. Extending specialized knowledge and advanced skills: Law electives
E. Optional non-law study
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer..
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount is:
A$14,630
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.
A$41,000
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.