The defining nature of our law degree is the unique balance between theory and practice. During your degree, you will complete the academic law units required for admission to legal practice, plus choose elective units that align with your career interests. Crucially, you will develop legal skills such as interviewing, negotiation, drafting and advocacy. You will complete assessment tasks that prepare you for the work you will undertake in the real world. You can also opt for a work placement in law firms, government departments and community organisations. There are opportunities for virtual work placements where you will complete an online project for a real client. And you can sign up for the career mentor scheme to be matched with an industry professional to guide and support you. QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a higher-level qualification than a bachelor degree, as it has honours-level content integrated throughout the course. The honours units are integrated from years 2 to 4 and will ensure that our graduates remain ahead of the pack in a competitive legal industry. The advanced knowledge and skills in this course will benefit your professional career, or future research and study. Why choose this course? The QUT law degree will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to apply the law in an array of legal careers. Through your study you will understand key areas of law and develop advanced knowledge in areas that interest you. Your study will also develop necessary legal skills such as legal research, problem solving, dispute resolution, and oral and written communication. Our course will also help you understand and promote the ethical standards of the legal profession and to appreciate international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. As a QUT law student, you will benefit immediately and into the future from: A course that has been designed in consultation with industry to have a strong foundation in contemporary law knowledge, understanding and experience Meaningful connections with high profile industry employers Practical and effective hands-on learning experiences during your studies Classes with leading and expert teachers International study and placement opportunities Our high quality law library, expert librarians and Law Moot Court facilities The convenience of a city-based campus Be sure to consider a double degree with another discipline. With our double degrees, you will study law units and units from the other degree in the first four years, and law with electives in the final semesters. We offer the widest range of undergraduate double degrees with law so you can fast-track and broaden your career possibilities and interests: Biomedical science Business Creative industries Creative writing Digital media Entertainment industries Film, screen and new media Industrial design Information technology Journalism Justice Science Psychology Career outcomes Although many of our graduates become legal practitioners, a law degree provides the foundation for a career in government, a community organisation or business. Our graduates have an excellent track record of securing exciting positions. Career options include private practice, in-house counsel, government (local, state, federal), ministerial adviser, researcher in parliamentary libraries, court registrar, public prosecutor, public defender (Legal Aid), crown lawyer (civil litigation), community legal centres, alternative dispute resolution, legal academic, law librarian and legal publishing.