Bachelor of Laws

About the course

RMIT’s Bachelor of Laws builds foundational and applied legal knowledge for contemporary practice, with an emphasis on technology and a global perspective. You’ll study core areas of law and develop research, reasoning and advocacy skills through practical learning. The degree is designed to prepare you for further professional pathways and legal work in Australia and beyond as a bachelor-level law qualification. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue legal and law-adjacent roles across private practice, corporate and government settings. Career directions may include lawyer/legal practitioner, litigation or dispute resolution work, and corporate legal roles, alongside compliance and policy-focused positions. The course supports professional capability development for entry-level opportunities and progression in the legal sector as a bachelor-level law degree. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)