Bachelor of Laws

About the course

Charles Sturt University’s Bachelor of Laws provides a foundation in Australian law and legal reasoning, building skills in analysis, research and professional communication. You’ll study core legal areas alongside elective options and may complete intensive schools for selected subjects. The course is designed to prepare you for further professional pathways and legal practice-related roles as an undergraduate law qualification. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue opportunities across legal and justice-related settings, including law firms, corporate and commercial environments, government departments, compliance and regulatory roles, and community or advocacy organisations. The degree develops transferable capabilities in legal research, critical thinking, drafting and problem-solving that support work in policy, administration and risk. Outcomes align with career pathways for Bachelor-level law graduates. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Wagga Wagga**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 907 - 1,200	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) N/A
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)