Make a difference in your life and career

Don't just learn what the law says. At Macquarie, you will learn about law in its political, social and economic contexts, as well as how to argue for its improvement.

Choose from our double degrees to combine your interest in law with other relevant fields.

Our courses will help you graduate with strong skills in critical and analytical thinking, communication and research. The professional skills we teach will serve you wherever your career takes you. We will equip you to be the lawyer of the future who understands:

  • the impact of technology
  • the nature of teamwork
  • the importance of problem solving and soft skills.
Bachelor of Laws

Our Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is renowned for innovation, active engagement, intellectual excitement and open communication. We aim to provide all students with an outstanding job-ready legal education, and an inclusive community of staff, students and alumni.

Bachelor of Law (Honours)

Our high achieving students have an opportunity to apply for the Law Honours Course where they will complete an advanced legal research unit and an independent research project in close collaboration with academics in the School.  Successful completion leads to graduation with First or Second Class Honours in Law.

Graduate Certificate

Our Graduate Certificate of Laws consists of four core Juris Doctor units. Upon completion students can graduate with the Certificate or transfer into the Juris Doctor with full credit for the four units

Juris Doctor

Our three-year Juris Doctor degree excels in flexible delivery and hands-on, real-world experience and allows graduates to go on and complete qualifications for admission to the legal profession.

Masters by Coursework

Our one-year masters degrees offer tailored legal expertise for students who have completed an undergraduate law degree. These include:

PhD and research degrees

Our PhD & research degrees offer research students a dynamic research environment within our Doctorate (PhD) and Master of Research (MRes) degree programs.

All Macquarie University’s Bachelor degrees include at least one PACE unit.

PACE units at Macquarie Law School provide students with a competitive edge in the job market, building interpersonal skills and connecting motivated, capable, and work ready students with local, regional and international partners, exposing them to a new professional network and allowing them to demonstrate real-world experience in the application of law across government, corporate, not-for-profit and industry sectors.

Our PACE units provide opportunities for:

  • workplace experience
  • community projects
  • legal policy drafting
  • legal reform reviews
  • preparing case briefings
  • communication and education about legal issues.

Learn more about our Law PACE projects. You can also find out more about the University's award-winning PACE program, including how to apply.

Macquarie law graduates are among the most employable in the country. Throughout your studies with us, you will develop career skills and build credentials. We will set you up for wherever the law takes you.

For more information on options for your future career, contact Macquarie Career and Employment Service.

Learn about accreditation from the Legal Profession Admission Board.

Internal course transfers

Current Macquarie University students who would like to add Law to their program can apply for a transfer.

Exchange

Gain international student experience while studying Law at Macquarie. Learn about going on exchange.

We welcome students from around the world. Immerse yourself fully into our wonderful campus life and benefit from our flexible and digital modes of learning and teaching. You will leave Macquarie with not only a priceless education but also a network for life.

Explore our courses for information and instructions.

Submit an online enquiry to Service Connect or call the Service Connect team on +61 (2) 9850 6410 if you have any questions.

Aadidev

I look back at my time at Macquarie Law School with great fondness. I was fortunate to learn from leading academics who constantly challenged me to think outside the box — plus I made lasting friendships and developed a strong network of mentors.

Aadidev (Aadi) now works at a top-tier law firm in Sydney Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and Bachelor of Laws (2016–2019)
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