Law & legal

Are you passionate about law? Our courses help you gain the skills, knowledge and professional recognition for a legal or criminal justice career, or to become a notary.

Why choose VU

Studying law & legal at VU

Get real-world experience while you study

We offer several clinical legal education programs designed to ensure our students will graduate with practical experience in law.

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Find your pathway into law

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen law course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology recognises high achieving students

Achieve more with our award-winning teaching model

Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our VU Block Model®.

Career outcomes

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:

legal administrator
lawyer
notary
legal practice management.

VU stories

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Entrepreneur and human rights advocate Donna rebels kindly

Bachelor of Laws

"I wanted to defend human rights against discrimination and oppression, but also understand how power works, and how it can be challenged with principle."

Farriz Roslan on campus at Victoria University.

Launching a career in law

Bachelor of Laws

"I’m very confident of finding work after I graduate. The networks I’ve developed through internships at VU have been amazing."

I’m very confident of finding work after I graduate. The networks I’ve developed through internships at VU have been amazing.

Rhiannon gains an international perspective

Bachleor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology

"I’ve always been passionate about justice – human rights and equality in particular. As a proud member of the LGBTIQA+ community, I know what it’s like to fight discrimination."

I’ve always been passionate about justice – human rights and equality in particular. As a proud member of the LGBTIQA+ community, I know what it’s like to fight discrimination.

Rhiannon's story

Meredith Hunt.

How Meredith is forging her own path into law

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology

"A great advantage of studying TAFE before higher ed is the preparation you get. The hands-on approach to learning provides the experience that workplaces are looking for."

A great advantage of studying TAFE before higher ed is the preparation you get. The hands-on approach to learning provides the experience that workplaces are looking for.

Meredith's story

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