Fast facts
Course facts at a glance.
Bachelor of Law and Society (Law Pathway)
Study Law and Society (Law Pathway) at Flinders
A pathway to a Law degree.
This course is not offered in 2021.
This one year pathway course is designed for applicants who want to gain entry into the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice or into the combined degree of Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice with Bachelor of Law and Society but may not meet the minimum academic requirements.
Why study Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders
Successfully transfer to the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and:
- qualify to practise law in 4.5 years with integrated practical training that gets you work-ready
- undertake a course designed to foster independent learning techniques, and teach the critical analysis of legal material and the development of legal skills
- study many core topics in the Adelaide CBD at our Victoria Square location
- access international study opportunities available.
Your career
A Flinders law degree will open many doors, and not all will lead to a courtroom. While some students will become the judges and prosecutors of tomorrow, others will chart their course in business, diplomacy, social justice and human rights. Our graduates work all over the world.
Potential occupations include:
- lawyer
- federal prosecutor
- graduate analyst
- graduate policy officer
- solicitor or barrister.
Potential employers include:
- law firms
- commercial companies
- international agencies
- government departments.
Professional accreditation/recognition
Students who successfully transfer into and successfully complete the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice satisfy the academic and practical requirements underpinning eligibility to be admitted as a barrister and solicitor in South Australia.
What you will study
This pathway course offers students the opportunity to study four Law topics that are normally restricted to students enrolled in the Law degree.
Alongside these, students will study two topics in Criminology, one Legal Studies topic and will be able to choose an additional topic in Australian Studies, Sociology or Political Studies.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
There are important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
South Australia | Northern Territory
Global | Online
Directories
Follow Flinders
