About JCU Law
The legal profession assists individuals, corporations and governments in navigating the complex system of laws, rights and responsibilities within Australia, and globally. JCU students learn from industry experts and legal professionals. An emphasis on independent thinking and innovative problem solving develops graduates equipped for contemporary legal practice.
You will develop an advanced understanding of contemporary standards of practice and forge effective links with leading professionals. JCU Law is a leader in providing a skills-based and multidisciplinary legal education.
High level research and analysis skills will be at the forefront of your learning. You’ll also receive an education that considers the real-world implications of legal practice. Through both simulated scenarios and practical placements, you’ll hone your skills in an environment focused on hands-on learning. Students at JCU Cairns, Bada-jali campus will also benefit from North Queensland’s first ‘moot court’, which includes e-court facilities to provide practical training in 21st century law. With JCU’s Work Integrated Learning opportunities, you’ll be equipped to start your career sooner.
JCU law graduates emerge as practitioners who are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development and displaying exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have an understanding of First Nations peoples, reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They also have a sense of their place in the Tropics and are charged with professional, community and environmental responsibility. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social challenges of regional, national and international communities.
A law degree can empower you to advocate for change and assist others in a variety of fields. JCU law graduates go on to become solicitors in areas such as property law, commercial law, criminal law, intellectual property law, and more. Others choose to draw on their interdisciplinary learning to work in industries including commerce, economics, consulting, public policy and education. Law can also provide specialised pathways for further research degrees.
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Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree. Enter university prepared for success after this one-year course.
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Become a legal professional with versatile skills across legal systems and principles, as well as strong sociocultural understandings. Gain extensive legal insights and experience through the Legal Placement elective as well as in mock trials and the 'moot' e-court. Your Arts subjects will lead you through investigations of our societies' issues, triumphs and histories so that you can apply analytical and communication skills to current events and legal scenarios.
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Give your career a far-reaching, competitive start with this double business and law degree. Pair your business insight in accounting, economics, management, marketing or tourism, with a strong understanding of legal principles to bring unparalleled expertise to future roles. You'll gain practical experience through real-world case scenarios, internships and mock trials in 'moot' e-court facilities. This course is an approved qualification to practise law in Queensland.
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Examine principles of justice and ethical legal practice with a Bachelor of Laws from JCU. Become skilled at reviewing contracts, arguing a criminal case, negotiating litigation settlements and interpreting matters of constitutional law. Students at JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus can hone their practice at North Queensland's first moot court with e-court facilities.
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Explore the intersection of science and law as you examine the foundations of interdisciplinary fields such as environmental law, bioethics and sustainability policies. Benefit from hands-on experience in research locations within the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, along with professional placements in the legal industry. You'll graduate eligible for admission to practise law in Queensland and your interdisciplinary experience will empower you to embrace challenges in a broad
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JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to extend yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.
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