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3 years full-time
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Units
$2,174*
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Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Laws prepares you for a legal profession that is being revolutionised by digital technology.
Our curriculum equips you with a specialised digital toolkit to understand how AI, design and innovation converge in modern legal practice – from automated decision-making to platform liability and AI-generated content.
You’ll be able to take advantage of the growing number of technology-focused opportunities in legal fields that govern cyber security, media, branding and advertising.
Develop a nuanced understanding of digital disruption and its legal implications, which will open your legal career for work in criminal, intellectual property, international, commercial, finance law and more.
Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB), fulfilling the first academic requirement to become a practising lawyer.
Like all Swinburne Online courses, practical experience is fundamental; we prioritise work-integrated learning through professional placements — allowing you to network with experienced legal professionals and acquire a practical skill set.
Who is this course for?
Future-focused legal professionals: Students who want more than a traditional law degree and are interested in practising law in a modern, evolving legal landscape.
Tech‑minded innovators: Those drawn to the intersection of law and technology, and who want to work in areas such as cybersecurity, AI ethics and intellectual property.
How you’ll study
‘The support level has been unmatched. OLAs, Student Advisors, anyone you contact is always there for you. There is always someone to reach out to, always someone to help, always someone you can lean on.’
Corey, Swinburne Online graduate
Digital technology is revolutionising the legal profession, particularly in the areas of automation and AI-driven legal research. As a lawyer, you’ll have a strong future ahead of you, with a 20% increase in demand for the profession expected over the next five years. (Seek 2026).
Our Law courses have ranked in the Top 300 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
Our Law courses have ranked in the Top 300 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Laws you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into three Teaching Periods. You can choose to study full-time or part-time, depending on your preference.
Supervised examinations
Supervised examinations are a mandatory part of the course and are scheduled for specific dates and times at the end of each Teaching Period. If you are an Australian citizen, you’ll still be able to sit these exams in-person at most capital cities around the world.
All supervised examinations are conducted in-person and in paper format to meet the professional accreditation requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Professional placement
Your placement can be undertaken at any workplace where legal work is performed, provided your work experience during the placement is of a legal nature. You can complete your placement in Australia or overseas, giving you the opportunity to experience different types of legal work during your practical training, subject to approval by the Course Director.
These are foundational units in major law study areas:
Introduction to Australian Law & Statutory Interpretation
Federal & State Constitutional Law
Legal Technology and Innovation
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements to gain direct entry into the Bachelor of Laws:
Note: This course is not available to international students.
If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, you may still qualify for the Bachelor of Laws through an approved alternative entry pathway. For detailed information on how this pathway works, please refer to the Undergraduate Certificate in Law tab below.
Please note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. For general information about the selection process, refer to Admissions at Swinburne.
You can also explore answers to common questions in our applying and enrolling FAQs.
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Laws? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
The Undergraduate Certificate in Law is a supported pathway if you wish to pursue a career in law but do not yet meet the direct entry requirements for the Bachelor of Laws.
Across four introductory units, you will build essential legal thinking, problem-solving, and academic skills while gaining a real-world introduction to areas such as contract law, torts, and statutory interpretation. This program allows you to experience university-level legal study before committing to a full degree – building the confidence, capability, and readiness needed for the next step in your qualification.
Typically completed in six months full-time (or part-time equivalent), this certificate creates a supported and accessible pathway into the Bachelor of Laws with no loss of credit for completed subjects.
Core units
Choose one of the below units:
To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Laws you’ll need to complete all four units with a minimum credit average (60%).
Once you’ve finished, simply contact our Course Consultant team to transfer into the Bachelor of Laws and continue your study journey without losing any time or credit.
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements to gain direct entry into the Bachelor of Laws:
Note: This course is not available to international students.
If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, you may still qualify for the Bachelor of Laws through an approved alternative entry pathway. For detailed information on how this pathway works, please refer to the Undergraduate Certificate in Law tab below.
Please note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. For general information about the selection process, refer to Admissions at Swinburne.
You can also explore answers to common questions in our applying and enrolling FAQs.
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Laws? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
The Undergraduate Certificate in Law is a supported pathway if you wish to pursue a career in law but do not yet meet the direct entry requirements for the Bachelor of Laws.
Across four introductory units, you will build essential legal thinking, problem-solving, and academic skills while gaining a real-world introduction to areas such as contract law, torts, and statutory interpretation. This program allows you to experience university-level legal study before committing to a full degree – building the confidence, capability, and readiness needed for the next step in your qualification.
Typically completed in six months full-time (or part-time equivalent), this certificate creates a supported and accessible pathway into the Bachelor of Laws with no loss of credit for completed subjects.
Core units
Choose one of the below units:
To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Laws you’ll need to complete all four units with a minimum credit average (60%).
Once you’ve finished, simply contact our Course Consultant team to transfer into the Bachelor of Laws and continue your study journey without losing any time or credit.
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
FEE-HELP provided loans are available to assist eligible students to pay their course fees and there are a range of university, government and privately funded scholarships and prizes.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarships
There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.
How it works:
1. Check eligibility
2. Gather the relevant documentation
3. Produce a personal statement
4. Obtain your references
5. Apply online here
Please contact our Course Consultants to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Services and amenities fee:
For more details on scholarships and financial support, speak with our Course Consultant team today!
With projected growth over the next five years, the legal sector is undergoing significant evolution, creating new opportunities for qualified professionals. Here’s what you could do – and what you might earn after graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (average annual salaries via Seek Australia):
Provide expert advice to government officials, organizations, or businesses on developing, implementing, and evaluating policies. Also analyse complex issues, research potential solutions, and recommend policy options to decision-makers.
Provide expert advice to government officials, organizations, or businesses on developing, implementing, and evaluating policies. Also analyse complex issues, research potential solutions, and recommend policy options to decision-makers.
Manage, protect, and enforce an organisation’s intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, and designs. Also, conduct IP searches, manage IP portfolios, advise on licensing strategies, and enforce collaborating with R&D and legal teams.
Manage, protect, and enforce an organisation’s intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, and designs. Also, conduct IP searches, manage IP portfolios, advise on licensing strategies, and enforce collaborating with R&D and legal teams.
In Australia, legal roles across corporate, government, and not-for-profit (NFP) sectors share a common need for practical, solution-oriented advice which may include contract negotiations, risk mitigation, regulatory enforcement, ensuring charity law compliance and more.
In Australia, legal roles across corporate, government, and not-for-profit (NFP) sectors share a common need for practical, solution-oriented advice which may include contract negotiations, risk mitigation, regulatory enforcement, ensuring charity law compliance and more.
Provide legal advice to clients in one or more areas of law as solicitors or barristers. While solicitors primarily advise clients and prepare legal documents, barristers specialize in advocacy and court representation. *Note: Graduates must complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be eligible to become a lawyer within their state or region.
Provide legal advice to clients in one or more areas of law as solicitors or barristers. While solicitors primarily advise clients and prepare legal documents, barristers specialize in advocacy and court representation. *Note: Graduates must complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be eligible to become a lawyer within their state or region.
Provide expert legal advice, risk assessment, and contractual support to businesses, often on a contract or in-house basis, without representing clients in court. *Note: Graduates must complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be eligible to become legal counsel within their state or region.
Provide expert legal advice, risk assessment, and contractual support to businesses, often on a contract or in-house basis, without representing clients in court. *Note: Graduates must complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be eligible to become legal counsel within their state or region.
Provide strategic legal advice directly to a corporation, managing risk, compliance, and regulatory functions, often acting as a key business partner to senior executives. *Note: Graduates must complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be eligible to become in-house counsel within their state or region.
Provide strategic legal advice directly to a corporation, managing risk, compliance, and regulatory functions, often acting as a key business partner to senior executives. *Note: Graduates must complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) to be eligible to become in-house counsel within their state or region.
The Bachelor of Laws will provide you with a future-focused skill set combining traditional legal knowledge with technological literacy, enhancing your employability and ability to adapt to the evolving legal landscape.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
What you’ll use Canvas for:
Think of the Student Hub as your online campus where you will be able to:
You are supported at every stage of your journey with Swinburne Online.
You’ll have access to:
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you can access dedicated support through Swinburne’s Moondani Toombadool Centre. Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People!
Support available includes:
Learn more about the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
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