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LAW
Be Remarkable
2019 UNDERGRADUATE
study guide
Contents
Welcome to Griffith 02
Why choose Griffith? 03
Ranked in the
Industry connections 06
top 3% worldwide
Kick start your career 08
Global opportunities 10
Scholarships 12 Australia’s most
Griffith Honours College 13 awarded teachers
Top reasons to study law at Griffith 14
Law degrees 15
Rated 5 stars for
Double degrees 18 student experience
Double degrees with law 20
Griffith Sports College 30
Griffith College 32
Globally connected
Support to help you succeed 33
How to apply 34 Industry focused
Key dates 40
Campuses 41
50,000 students
Legend
Campuses 5 campuses
G = Gold Coast
L = Logan
M = Mt Gravatt
N = Nathan
O
S
=
=
Online
South Bank
200,000 graduates
X = External
Applications information
QTAC = Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
UAC = Universities Admissions Centre (NSW-based)
OP = Overall Position
ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
In this guide, the ATAR is listed only for those degrees offered
through UAC
N/A = not applicable
CP = credit points
GPA = Grade Point Average
All GPAs in this publication are on a seven-point grading scale
Important note
All information is correct as at February 2018, but is subject to change
as content is reviewed and updated. Visit degrees.griffith.edu.au for
the most up-to-date information.
Cover image: Bianca Fernandez, Bachelor of Laws
(First Class Honours)
01
At Griffith,
Welcome to Griffith
we believe in,
strive for and
celebrate the
Remarkable.
Cameron McEvoy
Olympian
Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) student
Welcome to Griffith
Griffith was created to be a different kind Since we started teaching, we’ve been
of university, and we know success often deeply connected to the Asian region,
comes from being an exception to the norm socially conscious and environmentally aware.
—challenging convention, adapting and
Ranking in the top 3% of universities globally,
innovating, creating bold new trends and
we offer future-focused degrees that are
pioneering solutions ahead of their time.
developed in consultation with industry,
based on cutting-edge research, and taught
by Australia’s most awarded teachers.
02 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide
Why choose Griffith?
We’re known for our high-impact research,
outstanding student experience, commitment
03
to social justice and welcoming environment.
Why choose Griffith?
Study in a world-class Learn from the best Five stars for
environment educational experience
Australia’s top teachers
In 2017, Griffith was awarded multiple five
Ranked in the top At Griffith, you’ll learn from some of the star ratings from the Good Universities
3% worldwide best teachers in the country. Three of Guide, an independent guide to Australian
With highly awarded teaching staff, our teachers have been named Australian higher education. These include five stars
expert researchers, a comprehensive University Teacher of the Year. In the last for: overall educational experience, staff,
suite of degrees spanning all disciplines, five years, our teachers have won more teaching quality, student support, learning
and outstanding campus facilities, Australian Government awards, citations resources and skills development.
Griffith is a world-class university. and fellowships than any other university*.
In three of the largest and most credible Researchers at
Since 2012, we have won:
world university rankings, we’re ranked the cutting edge
in the top 300—placing us in the top • two Australian University Teacher of
the Year awards We regularly work with government,
3% worldwide.
• seven awards for Teaching Excellence industry and the community to find practical
• Times HE World University Rankings: • three awards for Programs that solutions to some of the biggest problems
251–300 Enhance Learning facing the world today, including climate
• US News Best Global Universities: 265 • 34 Citations for Outstanding change adaptation, chronic disease and
• University Ranking by Academic Contributions to Student Learning crime prevention. Our degrees are informed
Performance: 296 • seven National Teaching Fellowships. by this cutting-edge research, which means
that students gain the latest knowledge,
Young and ambitious * Based on Learning and Teaching results from the learning alongside people making history
Department of Education and Training.
in a wide range of specialist research fields.
In university terms, Griffith is young—we
started teaching just over 40 years ago.
Being a young university means we have
the freedom to respect tradition without
being restricted by it, which gives us the
flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing
needs of students, industry and the
community. And we’ve got the numbers to
back this up—we ranked 32nd in the 2018
QS University Rankings: Top 50 Under
50 and 35th in the 2017 Times Higher
Education Young University Rankings.
Griffith teachers have won more national awards and citations than
any other university in Australia in the last five years. Three Griffith
teachers, including Brydie-Leigh Bartleet (pictured above) have been
named Australian University Teacher of the Year.
We believe in the potential for all people to be
remarkable—to be courageous, to capture opportunity,
to make a difference and change the future forever.
Get the knowledge Take control of your study Get the support you need
that matters
Trimester academic calendar We support you in multiple ways:
Innovative degrees At Griffith, we teach across three 12-week
Scholarships
Our future-focused degrees are designed trimesters, rather than two semesters,
to prepare you for new opportunities in a each year. Our trimester system offers you Check if there is assistance for you
fast-changing world. more flexibility and control, with the option (see page 12)
to pace your study to suit your needs, or
We’re constantly innovating, and have Travel abroad to study and learn
fast track your degree and get a head start
introduced Australia’s first degrees in a on your career. See page 10
wide range of important areas, including:
Asian studies, environmental science,
Griffith Sports College
Foundation first year
forensic science, aviation, Australian If you are a high-achieving sport student
Your first year of study is foundational (see page 30)
Indigenous arts and dental technology.
and it’s a great time to get to know the
students you’ll be studying alongside for Griffith Honours College
Work opportunities and most of your degree.
industry placements If you are a high-achieving academic
student (see page 13)
Griffith students put what they learn
in the classroom into practice, with the Be part of an
Griffith College
opportunity for industry experience exceptional community
If you need a different pathway to
included in many of our degrees. With more than 200,000 graduates,
university (see page 32)
Depending on what you study, you could Griffith offers you a passport to a
learn through work placements, overseas worldwide network of opportunity. General support
fieldtrips or industry projects for real Our graduates can be found in every field For counselling services, international
clients. See page 16 for details. of endeavour, from leading politicians to students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
gold-medal winning athletes, and gifted Islander students, and students with
Global connections musicians to groundbreaking medical disabilities (see page 33)
and overseas study researchers. Across the globe, Griffith
Our degrees have an international focus, graduates are using their skills, knowledge
preparing you for work almost anywhere and passion to make remarkable
in the world. What’s more, at Griffith contributions to the world around them.
you’ll have the opportunity to enrich and
diversify your degree with an overseas
study experience or by learning a
language. See page 10 for details.
‘Griffith provided me with
the foundations to build a
long and prosperous career
filled with highlights that
I never thought possible.’
04 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide
Career success 05
Matthew Williams was named a finalist in the Lawyers
Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards. As one of ten finalists in
Why choose Griffith?
the category of dispute resolution he was humbled to
be the only Gold Coast based finalist in a nation-wide
competition. A solicitor in the Federal and High Court
of Australia, Matthew attributes his career success
to Griffith’s practical learning experiences and being
taught by lecturers leading in their respective fields.
‘The relationships that I established with staff and
colleagues, who are now also among Queensland’s
leading lawyers, have been invaluable to my career
progression.’ Matthew’s career in law has also
unlocked other opportunities. ‘I have recently opened
a restaurant/bar in Southport with a group of lawyers,
accountants and business people,’ he said. ‘We are
excited by the opportunity to work together in shaping
our city.’ Matthew is currently a Senior Associate
at HW Litigation, Vice President of the Southport
Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the
Gold Coast District Law Association and Australian
and New Zealand Sports Law Association.
Matthew Williams
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of
Business (Finance)
Industry connections
Griffith offers a range of amazing learning
opportunities through our industry connections.
You’ll put what you learn in the Industry connections and Careers and
classroom into practice and careers from day one employment events
graduate with valuable contacts At Griffith Law School, we help connect A range of industry events and networking
and the skills, knowledge and you to the right people from the start. Our functions throughout the year gives you
experience employers want. orientation program will introduce you to the opportunity to meet professionals
Griffith Law School emphasises the profession on day one of your studies. and potential employers from the field
skills and real-life experience You’ll have the opportunity to hear advice you hope to enter. At the annual Meet
from the first year, so you from representatives of the Judiciary, the Profession event, Griffith Law School
graduate with the perfect mix the Queensland Law Society and the Bar students can network with a cross
of theory and practice to Association of Queensland. Our graduates, section of Queensland’s legal community
maximise your employment drawn from private practice as barristers, and gain insights from notable keynote
prospects and make your mark law firms and community legal centres, speakers. Previous speakers have included
at the end of your degree. will explain the career pathways that are Queensland’s Chief Justice Catherine
open to you and how to make the most of Holmes, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
your study. You’ll also get the chance to ask and Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey.
Relevant degrees and lawyers and barristers what it takes to get
industry teachers the career you want. Our Industry Engagement Officer
Griffith maintains strong links with industry gives career advice to students and
to ensure we develop and deliver relevant promotes employment opportunities
courses based on the latest trends and
Griffith Legal Clinic partners and career development activities
employer demand. When you study with Griffith helped pioneer clinical legal throughout the year. The Griffith Law
Griffith, you’ll gain insights from industry education in Queensland, paving the Students’ Association (Gold Coast)
professionals and learn from teachers way for practical learning experiences to and Griffith University Law Society
and guest lecturers with extensive be embedded into law degrees. We’ve (Brisbane) host regular seminars on
industry experience. maintained our diverse clinical options applying for clerkships with law firms.
through successful partnerships and You will hear from Human Resources
You’ll have the the opportunity to hear collaborations with dozens of external managers and partners about what it
what esteemed judges have to say in organisations, ranging from the top end takes to stand out in your interview.
person during Griffith Law School’s of town to community legal centres that
week-long Judge in Residence program. rely on volunteers. Griffith has decades of Enhance your profile in your industry
Griffith Law School graduates play an experience and research into managing the before you graduate and give yourself
important role in shaping the lives of needs and expectations of both our clinical the best chance of success.
our students too, through professional partners and our students. As a result, Events are listed at griffith.edu.au/
mentoring programs and preparing our we’ve unlocked unparalleled opportunities careers-employment
students for domestic and international to work on real cases and policy issues,
mooting competitions, such as the under the supervision of practising lawyers
Willem C. Vis International Commercial to learn how the law works.
Arbitration Moot and the Philip C. Jessup
International Law Moot Court competition.
‘My time at Griffith Law School was
instrumental in building my skills
and the understanding needed for my
role as President of Women Lawyers
Association of Queensland.’
06 Law 2019 undergraduate study guide
Career 07
foundations
Industry connections
Completing a law degree at Griffith
established the foundation for the
relationships that Cassandra Heilbronn
now enjoys in her flourishing legal career.
A Senior Associate at MinterElllison,
Cassandra is making her mark in insurance
and corporate law while retaining close
ties with Griffith Law School. ‘Griffith’s
environment was encouraging and helped
shape my view on how we can progress
the legal profession, particularly for women
in law. My time at Griffith Law School
was instrumental in building my skills
and the understanding needed for my
role as President of Women Lawyers
Association of Queensland’.
Cassandra Heilbronn
Bachelor of Laws
Kick start your career
At Griffith, you don’t need to wait until
you graduate to get started on your career.
Mentoring Student Associations The Innocence Project
Mentoring is an important part of Griffith Law School has two very active The Innocence Project is a pro bono project
learning at Griffith. Depending on your student associations—Griffith University that brings together lawyers, academics
study area, you may be able to find Law Society at Nathan and the Griffith and Griffith law students to work to free
a mentor to support and guide your Law Students Association at the Gold innocent people who have been wrongly
career development. Coast. These student associations convicted in Australia. Students work
support law students in all aspects of under the guidance of academics and
The Griffith Industry Mentoring Program their academic, personal and professional the instruction of legal practitioners
can support your career development development through creativity, from the firm Nyst Legal.
and improve your chances of landing a job inclusiveness and integrity.
when you graduate by connecting you to
industry professionals around the world. From an annual Law Ball to a mentorship
eCareerCoach
Our mentors will help you gain a deeper program that connects first year students Our eCareerCoach portal connects
understanding of your study area, and with older students, our student law students with alumni, industry experts
connect you to a world of opportunity. associations help ensure that no matter and resources to give them confidence as
where Griffith law students are based they enter their chosen career. Coaches
The Griffith Law School offers mentoring they are well connected to both their peers ‘meet’ students online or in person to
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and industry opportunities. Visit guls.org share tips and advice on career choices,
students by putting them in touch with and griffithlsa.org.au career pathways and the realities of work.
legal professionals from Corrs Chambers The eCareerCoach program also provides
Westgarth to help develop career goals a forum for graduates to coach and mentor
and understand the opportunities and each other for career enhancement.
support that is available.
‘It struck me that Griffith Law School
was out to achieve something very
different from other law schools...
it allows you to embrace the law
as a means for improving society
and contribute to achieving better
outcomes for everybody.’
08 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideRemarkable outcomes 09
Griffith graduate Christopher Flynn’s legal expertise has seen
him provide advice to government and private clients in more
Kick start your career
than 50 countries. Chris is now partner at top tier Sydney-based
law firm Gilbert + Tobin, renowned for their significant focus on
social justice. Chris has played a lead role in some of the country’s
recent most high-profile cases, including heading the legal team
responsible for the successful release of journalist Peter Greste,
who was detained in Egypt for 400 days, and supporting the
counsel assisting in the Chan and Sukumaran capital punishment
cases. ‘While studying at Griffith, it struck me that Griffith Law
School was out to achieve something very different from other
law schools. The subjects were different, the course structure
was different, the students were different and even the staff
were different. Little did I know at the time, that in the great
vehicle for change that is the law, we were learning about the
vehicle’s engine, while my friends at other universities were
looking at the dashboard. It became abundantly clear when
I started to practice law that legal problems don’t easily
fit into the tightly structured subject groupings of
traditional law schools, and the education I had at
Griffith Law School allows you to embrace the law
as a means for improving society and making
a contribution towards achieving better
outcomes for everybody,’ Chris said.
Chris Flynn
Bachelor of Laws/
Bachelor of CommerceGlobal opportunities
Enrich and diversify your degree with
an international learning experience.
Study overseas Learn in the field Griffith law students have developed a
At Griffith, we offer a range of flexible strong, supportive network to mentor and
Challenge yourself, impress potential
and innovative international field trips, train students for state and national legal
employers, learn a new language, make
study tours and global internships that competitions. Griffith teams have won
lasting international connections, expand
get you out of the classroom and into the prestigious Kirby Moot in the past and
your cultural horizons, and discover
the field. Each year, law students compete were finalists in the 2016 competition.
amazing places. Through our Global
for coveted spots on international They have also won the QUT Torts Law
Mobility program, we offer a variety
mooting teams, where they learn how Moot and the Administrative Appeals
of global learning experiences to
to write a formal document outlining Tribunal’s Negotiating Outcomes on
diversify your degree and enhance
their arguments and are trained in the Time competition.
your graduate outcomes.
oral presentation of those arguments
As a Griffith student, you may have the at annual competitions including: Griffith Mates
opportunity to spend as little as one week,
• Willem C Vis International Griffith Mates is a vibrant team of current
or as long as one year, participating in
Commercial Arbitration Moot— Australian and international students who
an overseas program as a part of your
Successful Vis students travel to either speak around 30 different languages. The
study. Across more than 50 countries,
Hong Kong or Vienna, where they can team welcomes thousands of international
the following opportunities are available
display their legal skills and compete students each year, helping them adjust
to eligible students:
against teams from prestigious law to university life in Australia through a
• trimester, winter and summer exchange schools across the globe. Griffith law range of community events and activities.
• global internships students consistently perform well in Griffith Mates is a great way to practice
• international volunteering international mooting competitions your English, make new friends and find
• overseas short courses and were the last Australian law school your way around campus. Find out more
• academic-led study tours and field trips standing in the 2017 Vienna Vis Moot, and get involved at griffith.edu.au/mates
• clinical placements finishing in the top 16 out of 340 teams.
• research practicums • Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Add a language
• overseas conferences and workshops. Competition—Jessup moot students to your degree
complete in national elimination rounds,
More information At Griffith, you can learn a language while
with the Australian final held in the
you’re studying overseas on exchange,
Find out if you’re eligible, how to apply, High Court.
or study a language through the Diploma
where you can go and what financial
of Languages, which you can undertake
assistance is available at
alongside any bachelor degree.
griffith.edu.au/go-global
‘As a Griffith Law School student,
you have the opportunity to work
side by side with leading industry
mentors such as academics,
entrepreneurs and innovators.’
10 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideInternational 11
representative
Global opportunities
Griffith Law School student Courtney Rickersey
was a finalist in the 2017 Lawyers Weekly
Women in Law Awards, in the category of
Law Student of the Year. Courtney has always
been interested in law and how people are
shaped by the boundaries that law places
on society. As part of her degree, she
represented Griffith at the international
clinic, Law Without Walls (LWOW), and
was part of the overall winning team for her
social biographical video app concept, Vide.
Vide aimed to increase access to justice and
humanise the sentencing process by building
empathy between the judge and defendant.
‘I had the opportunity to travel to Madrid,
Spain for the LWOW kick-off and to Miami,
USA for the ConPosium—all as part of my
studies,’ she said.
Courtney Rickersey
Bachelor of Laws with Distinction
(Graduate Entry)Scholarships
One of our scholarships could help you achieve your dreams.
They are some of the most rewarding and supportive in
Australia and make studying at university easier.
Griffith University law students are Find a scholarship for you
Scholarships: 600+ frequently awarded the prestigious
Whether you’re starting new in 2019,
New Colombo Plan scholarship to study
returning after a break, or continuing
Type: Academic, at leading universities in Japan, Hong Kong
your studies, there may be a scholarship
accommodation, equity, and China. The scholarships, awarded by
that’s right for you.
First Peoples, sport the Australian Government, recognise
high-achieving students who show a Our website has a filter that will help
Total value: $40 million+ commitment to their community and match you to the right scholarship. You
potential as a future leader, and are worth can apply for and receive more than one
Covers: University fees,
up to $67,000. Two of the six Griffith scholarship. To find out how to apply, and
living expenses students awarded the 2018 scholarship for more details about scholarships, visit
were Griffith law students. griffith.edu.au/scholarships or email
scholarships@griffith.edu.au
Each year Griffith University School leavers who want to study law
and its partners provide more and have an outstanding academic record If you are an international student
with demonstrated leadership in their studying high school in Australia,
than $40 million in direct
community are encouraged to apply for visit griffith.edu.au/
financial support to help new and
the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship which international-scholarships or email
continuing students successfully
includes membership of the Griffith finaid-scholarships@griffith.edu.au
complete their degrees.
Honours College. Griffith Honours College for scholarship information.
With more than 600 scholarships available law students have been given remarkable
opportunities during their studies Make sure you check the closing
to cover tuition fees, education and
including attending former President dates carefully, as these vary between
living expenses, it is very worthwhile
Barack Obama’s historic address during scholarships. Most scholarships are
investigating whether you might qualify
the Brisbane G20 summit. open mid-July for study in 2019.
to receive one.
Elizabeth Dowrie was the proud recipient of the New Colombo
Plan Scholarship that allowed her to study at China’s Tsinghua
University for a semester, along with interning with an
international law firm. ‘Gaining this international perspective
on my studies has been invaluable for my career,’ she said.
‘I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support, network
and opportunities I’ve had at Griffith. The opportunity to study
overseas, collaborate internationally on papers and intern has
allowed me to achieve my goals and obtain a graduate position
as a Judge’s Associate in the Court of Queensland.’
Elizabeth Dowrie
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government
and International Relations
12 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideGriffith Honours College
An extracurricular program
for high-achieving students.
13
Griffith Honours College
If you’re a high-achieving • gain a global perspective by studying • have a score of OP 1–3 (or equivalent
student, the Griffith Honours and participating in events or working ATAR). If you have exceptional personal
College can help you reach your overseas for a few weeks, months or achievement and expect an OP of
full potential. a year 4–6 (or equivalent ATAR) you are also
• lead and support local, national and encouraged to apply.
You’ll have opportunities to enrich international community events
your university study with mentoring, • be recognised as a high-achieving
international experiences, leadership roles
How to apply
student in the Griffith community.
and community engagement activities. To apply to the Griffith Honours College,
you need to complete the combined Deans’
The Griffith Honours College produces Eligibility Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship/Sir Samuel
highly sought-after graduates with Applications to the Griffith Honours Griffith Scholarship application. Successful
the specialist knowledge and broad College are open to school leavers and applicants for the Deans’ Sir Samuel Griffith
management skills needed to become chief non-school leavers who are undertaking and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships are
executive officers, researchers, educators, their first undergraduate degree. automatically given membership to the
creators and community leaders. International students meeting the Griffith Honours College.
criteria can also apply.
Applications open on Friday 20 July 2018.
Benefits
To be eligible you must:
As a Griffith Honours College student, You can apply online at griffith.edu.au/
you will: • have Griffith University as a preference griffith-honours-college or email
on your QTAC or UAC application and honourscollege@griffith.edu.au
• take part in regular one-on-one
for more information.
sessions with a mentor who’ll guide
you through university and help you
achieve your career goals
New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholar and Honours College student
Nicholas McLean has a dream to forge a career as a government
relations specialist in the Asia Pacific region. As part of his NCP
program, Nicholas travelled to China where he studied cross-
cultural and border negotiations at the Peking University School of
Transnational Law. ‘As a Griffith Honours College student there are a
wealth of opportunities for academic, leadership and extracurricular
development. Further, the sense of community at Griffith is fantastic.’
Nicholas McLean
Bachelor of Laws/Diploma of Languages (Mandarin)Top reasons to study
law at Griffith
griffith.edu.au/law
Study among Be in Experience
1 the best
2 demand
3 law beyond
the classroom
When you study law at Griffith, Griffith Law School graduates We equip you to deal with
you’re studying among the world’s are making their mark in a variety contemporary issues through a
best. Griffith is the highest ranked of sectors and are in demand in perfect balance of legal theory
Queensland university for law in Australia and internationally. We and practice, right from your first
the 2017 Academic Rankings of have strong graduate outcomes year of study. You’ll gain extensive
World Universities, and ranked and our graduates are employed practical experience through
in the top 100 worldwide. Law in Australia’s top law firms. moots, court visits, industry
at Griffith was also awarded Our law degrees equip you with networking, and legal clinics.
five-stars for overall educational in-depth knowledge of legal The Griffith Legal Clinic program
experience and student support principles, plus the practical skills offers one of the broadest ranges
by the Good Universities Guide to pave the way to a rewarding of clinical options in Australia.
2018, so you can be confident legal career. You’ll also have the You’ll have an opportunity to
you’ll not only get the best legal opportunity to network with a engage in legal practice, policy work
education, but you’ll be supported cross-section of Queensland’s and community legal education with
on your journey. You’ll learn from legal community at regular our wide-ranging clinic partners.
award-winning teachers, who events. Throughout your degree, You’ll gain hands-on experience
have been recognised nationally our industry liaison and graduate in a structured environment,
and internationally for their placement officer will help you working with real clients and cases.
outstanding work, and join the identify your career goals and
ranks of successful Griffith law provide you with the resources
graduates—including recent essential to graduate success.
Gain an
Australian Young Lawyer of the
Year, Kara Cook and Australia’s 4 international
Youth Representative to the United perspective
Nations for 2016, Chris Eigeland.
At Griffith Law School, we are
committed to social justice and
believe in law as a powerful
instrument of change. You’ll be
equipped with knowledge of
the world beyond our borders.
Through courses in global law,
exchanges to partner universities
in North America, Europe or Asia,
‘My time studying at Griffith and opportunities to participate in
international competitions, you’ll
University was instrumental graduate with valuable international
experience and a global perspective,
in preparing me for my career to help create change both locally
as a lawyer at MinterEllison.’ and internationally.
Alana Ryzner
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
14 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideLaw
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018
Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Laws 15
4F/8P Assumed: any two units
231862 283220 G 1 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75
3F* of English
Our degrees
4F/8P
227162 N/A N 1 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
3F*
Bachelor of Laws (graduate entry)
Non-law bachelor degree or
236002 N/A G 2–3F^ 1 equivalent with a minimum N/A N/A 93 N/A
GPA of 4 on a 7-point scale
Non-law bachelor degree or
227212 N/A N 2–3F^ 1 equivalent with a minimum N/A N/A 93 N/A
GPA of 4 on a 7-point scale
* You may choose to fast-track your four-year Bachelor of Laws degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as three years.
^ You may choose to fast-track your three-year Bachelor of Laws (graduate entry) degree, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as two years.
What you’ll study You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of We also offer five Canadian law courses
legal principles and practice, while also for students seeking admission to practice
When you study with the university that is
learning essential legal skills in areas such in Canada.
ranked #1 for law in Queensland†, you’ll be
as negotiation, critical analysis of law,
prepared to tackle the unique challenges You’ll have access to practical experience
written and oral advocacy and legal
of our modern, high-tech, globalised from your first year of study, through
writing. You’ll study all courses required
society. We’ll give you the progressive moots, court visits, and industry
for admission to legal practice.
practical experience, support, international networking. You’ll also have the opportunity
opportunities, networks and theory to shape You can also choose from a range of to gain hands-on experience in a structured
your ideal legal career and make your mark— exciting electives across five areas: global environment, working with real clients
whether that’s in traditional law or beyond. law and governance; law and commerce; and cases through the Griffith legal clinic
environment and social justice; theories and program. Griffith offers one of the broadest
We are committed to social justice and
contexts of law; and clinical and professional range of legal clinics in Australia. You can
believe in law as a powerful instrument of
legal practice, which includes clinical engage in legal practice, policy work and
change, so you’ll not only understand the
courses that emphasise practical legal community legal education with our wide
law, but have the knowledge and skills to
skills, insights and experience. range of clinic partners.
challenge it.
† QS World University Subject Rankings.
An Associate Lawyer in the Dispute Resolution team at MinterEllison,
Alana Ryzner worked as a Brand Protection Officer for the 2018
Commonwealth Games. She also worked closely with the embedded
team resolving commercial legal disputes for the Games. ‘Through my
studies I had the opportunity to learn from top academics in the legal
industry who incorporated practical assessments with the theoretical
components so we could develop skills such as client interviewing
and mooting as part of the learning experience. My time studying
at Griffith University was instrumental in preparing me for my career
as a lawyer at MinterEllison.’
Alana Ryzner
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)Griffith Law School legal clinics include: Honours The Griffith Law School Bachelor of Laws
(LLB) is also accepted for entry into the
• Advanced Family Law: assist people High-achieving students will have the
legal profession in Canada’s common
with family law issues at Caxton option to complete their final year of
law provinces, when accompanied by
Legal Centre study at honours level, and will submit
a Certificate of Qualification from the
• Minter Ellison Internship Clinic: a thesis demonstrating advanced,
National Committee on Accreditation
assist with work undertaken by the independent and original research
(NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies
property division in an area they’re passionate about.
of Canada. You will need to complete the
• The Innocence Project: work under Undertaking honours can advance your
five Canadian Law courses offered as
supervision to review cases where a knowledge in a specialist area of law, build
electives as part of your degree to help
person is claiming wrongful conviction valuable research skills, and enhance your
you prepare for the NCA exams.
• Social Justice Lawyering: work employment opportunities. You’ll also
with LawRight, a not-for-profit which qualify to undertake a higher degree by
coordinates pro bono legal services research. High-achieving students who Career opportunities
for individuals and community groups do not wish to undertake honours can This degree opens up a range of career
in Queensland still graduate ‘with distinction’ on the opportunities within and beyond the legal
• Refugee Law and Policy Clinic: basis of a high grade point average. environment. After gaining professional
work one day per week during semester recognition, you’ll be prepared for a career
for the Refugee and Immigration Professional recognition as a solicitor or barrister. Your degree could
Legal Service also pave the way for work as a lawyer in a
The Griffith Law School Bachelor of
• Street Law: provide engaging law firm or large Australian or international
Laws (LLB) degree satisfies the academic
community legal education tailored corporation, a policymaker or law reformer
requirements for admission to legal
to meet the interests of high working in the government or community
practice. Completing your LLB is the
school students sector, a human rights defender, or for a
first step towards being admitted as a
• Community Lawyering Clinic: work non-legal career as a journalist, politician,
legal practitioner. To be admitted, you investment banker or management
one day per week during semester at
must undertake additional legal training consultant. You could find opportunities
the Gold Coast Community Legal Clinic.
and meet the requirements of the Legal in areas such as academia, administration,
• Malaysian International Experience:
Practitioners Admissions Board in the banking, finance, industrial relations,
Students cover Malaysian law with
Australian state or territory in which management and marketing.
visits to parliament and law firms, and
you are going to work.
run community legal education with
women prisoners and children at risk,
with the University of Indonesia.
You can also opt for an individual
placement in a variety of legal
environments through our Trimester
‘Griffith University helped me learn the
in Practice course. skill of critical thinking and provided me
with practical tools which have helped in
every job I’ve worked in since graduating.’
Bachelor of Laws graduate Meaghan Scanlon was recently
appointed to the role of Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry
Development, making her the youngest woman to ever sit in
Queensland parliament. Meaghan grew up on the Gold Coast,
where her mum and dad owned a small business. ‘I chose to study
at Griffith because I was lucky enough to be able to receive a
world-class education in my home town. I was raised to believe
that everyone deserves a good education and equal opportunity.’
After completing her degree, Meaghan went on to work as a
solicitor and then a political advisor to a Federal Labor Senator.
Meaghan Scanlon
Bachelor of Laws
16 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideOutstanding
lecturer
Child rights lawyer and Griffith Law School
lecturer Kate van Doore was recognised at
the prestigious 2017 Anti-Slavery Australia
Freedom Awards after more than a year working
to increase awareness about orphanage child
trafficking in developing countries. Kate’s part
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in the ongoing fight against orphanage
trafficking had its origins with Forget Me
Our degrees
Not, a non-governmental organisation she
co-founded with a focus on rescue and
reunification of children from orphanages.
The unique combination of her work in defining
and establishing orphanage trafficking as a
trafficking act, and her direct experience with
children trafficked into institutional care in
Nepal and Uganda have made Kate one of
the clearest and most powerful voices on
this issue. ‘Advocacy is a huge part of my life,’
she said. ‘People all over the world are working
on this issue, and it’s fantastic to be able to
work with them.’
Kate van Doore
Griffith Law School graduate
and lecturerDouble degrees
Double your degree,
multiply your opportunities.
Griffith double degrees Why choose a How does it work?
combine industry-related areas double degree? When you study a double degree, you’ll
to prepare you for opportunities • Follow your passion—study complete the two degrees at the same
in a fast-changing world. what you love along with a time, usually over five or six years, saving
You can choose to combine two degrees professional qualification. you time and money. As a double degree
from related fields to become a specialist, • Gain two qualifications—graduate graduate, you’ll receive two degree
or degrees from different areas of with the skills to work across certificates—one for each qualification.
interest to broaden your options. different fields.
With our extensive range of study areas, • Expand your network—find more Final year capstone course
you’re bound to find a combination that’s opportunities with a diverse network In your final year of study, you’ll complete
right for you. of valuable contacts. a capstone course that will bring together
• Develop a unique skill set—combine the knowledge and skills you’ve gained in
two areas of study and gain an edge in each component of your double degree.
the job market.
• Improve your employment Hands-on industry
outcomes—increase your chances experience
of landing a job.*
Our double degrees are structured to
include industry internships and work
* Graduate Careers Australia found in 2015 that
double degree graduates are more likely to get placements, so you’ll make practical
a job than single degree graduates. connections within and between each
of your areas of study.
‘I truly believe that I have received a world-class
legal education at Griffith University.’
Mikayla Kuhne is a lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth working
in the firm’s Intellectual Property, Technology and Competition
team. She also provides pro bono legal advice to disadvantaged
clients through LawRight. ‘I truly believe that I have received a
world-class legal education at Griffith University and every day
I get the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge gained
through my time at university into practice and help my clients
achieve their goals,’ she said. ‘I am particularly grateful for the
opportunities given to me by Griffith Law School, including
awarding me the Kearney International Law Scholarship, that
enabled me to undertake studies at the University of Oxford.’
Mikayla Kuhne
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
18 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideRemarkable
entrepreneur
Chris Eigeland is an entrepreneur, international lawyer
and Australia’s 2016 Youth Representative to the
United Nations. He is the co-founder and director
of GO1, an online learning technology start-up with
over 80 staff members across Australia, Silicon Valley
and South East Asia. GO1 cumulatively teaches over
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500,000 people around the world and was labelled
as one of the most innovative in its field when it made
Double degrees
the Disrupt 100 list in 2016. Chris launched GO1
just one year after graduating from Griffith. While he
was still a student, Chris founded The Schoolbag, a
social enterprise that distributes tens-of-thousands
of primary education materials for children in Haiti,
Vietnam and South Africa. An ambassador for the
international leadership network One Young World,
Chris has been recognised as a ‘Global Shaper’ by
the World Economic Forum. A passionate speaker,
Chris is a regular presenter at global forums such
as the G20 on innovation and global challenges.
Chris Eigeland
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)
/Bachelor of ArtsDouble degrees with law
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018
Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Assumed: any two units
231762 283502 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75
of English
227402 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Majors Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is
also accepted for entry into the legal
If you want to play a legal role within the For the arts component, you’ll have the
profession in Canada’s common law
arts or the influential media industry, this option to choose a major and develop
provinces, when accompanied by a
double degree will suit you. You’ll learn specialist expertise in contemporary fields
Certificate of Qualification from the
about contemporary culture and society, such as journalism, public relations, security
National Committee on Accreditation
media and the arts, and languages and studies or criminal justice. Or, you can study
(NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies
cultures. You’ll team this with the legal skills more traditional fields such as sociology,
of Canada. You will need to complete the
and knowledge needed for a career in law. history and literary studies. See page 15 for
five Canadian Law courses offered as
a detailed description of the law component.
On graduation, you may choose to pursue a electives as part of your law degree to
legal career, combine your skills to work as a help you prepare for the NCA exams.
specialist media or arts lawyer, or use your Professional recognition
arts qualification to take advantage of a Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the Career opportunities
wide spectrum of career opportunities. first step towards being admitted as a legal
Your dual qualifications will prepare you
practitioner. To be admitted, you must
for a career in legal practice, specialising
undertake additional legal training and meet
in media or arts law, other areas of law,
the requirements of the Legal Practitioners
or in the arts, media organisations,
Board in the Australian state or territory in
business or government.
which you are going to work.
CODE PREREQUISITES 2018
Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies
227912 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Professional recognition You will need to complete the five Canadian
Law courses offered as electives as part of
You’ll develop a broad perspective on Asia’s Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the
your law degree to help you prepare for the
political, economic and cultural environment, first step towards being admitted as a
NCA exams.
teamed with specialist legal skills. In the legal practitioner. To be admitted, you must
Asian studies component, you’ll gain valuable undertake additional legal training and meet
knowledge and understanding of Australia’s the requirements of the Legal Practitioners Career opportunities
Asian neighbours and undertake Asian Board in the Australian state or territory in This exciting and contemporary offering is
language studies in Chinese, Indonesian, which you are going to work. tailor-made for what many are describing as
Japanese or Korean. In the law component, ‘the Asian century’. Your dual qualifications
you’ll gain an understanding of law, legal Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also
will prepare you for a career in legal practice,
systems and ethics. accepted for entry into the legal profession
in the public sector and private enterprise
in Canada’s common law provinces,
throughout the Asia–Pacific region.
See page 15 for a detailed description when accompanied by a Certificate of
of the law component. Qualification from the National Committee
on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation
of Law Societies of Canada.
20 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideInternational
law expert
Women’s rights and international law expert Associate
Professor Susan Harris Rimmer (pictured middle) was
nominated as an Agenda Setter award finalist for the
NAB Women’s Leadership Awards for her involvement
with G20. As the Australian representative to the
Women 20 (W20) engagement group with a mission
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to promote gender-inclusive economic growth,
she has formulated concrete recommendations
Double degrees
to advance gender equality in G20 negotiations.
She has represented Australia at W20 Turkey and
W20 China and in 2017 sat on the panel with
Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel (pictured
right) at the W20 Summit in Berlin. Susan is currently
an Australian Research Council Future Fellow in the
Griffith Law School. ‘My research on women’s rights
is grounded in the women’s movement in Australia
and the region. I want my work to be useful, and to
generate ideas for advocacy. It is a privilege to make
sure the experience of women and girls surviving
conflict and building peace is recorded, analysed,
and above all, celebrated.’
Susan Harris-Rimmer
Associate Professor
©W20 Germany/Martin FunckCODE PREREQUISITES 2018
Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
Assumed: any two units
231712 283503 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75
of English
227602 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study • Logistics and Supply Chain Management You will need to complete the five Canadian
• Management Law courses offered as electives as part of
With this double degree, you’ll develop
• Marketing your law degree to help you prepare for the
an understanding of the fundamentals
• Real Estate and Property Development NCA exams.
of business and specialised legal skills.
As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to help • Sport Management
Depending on your business major, you may
organisations make crucial decisions that can • Sustainable Enterprise
also be eligible for admission into one or
affect their success. In the law component, • Tourism Management
more of these professional bodies:
you’ll focus on core areas of legal practice See page 15 for a detailed description of
and crucial legal knowledge. You will have the law component. • Australian Human Resources Institute
the opportunity to gain practical legal skills, • Australian Marketing Institute
insights and experience through clinical • Chartered Institute of Purchasing
courses. In the business component, you’ll Professional recognition and Supply.
learn about core business concepts before Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the
focusing on your chosen major. first step towards being admitted as a legal
Career opportunities
practitioner. To be admitted, you must
undertake additional legal training and meet The corporate world values graduates in
Majors law and business very highly. As a graduate,
the requirements of the Legal Practitioners
In the business component, you’ll focus Board in the Australian state or territory in you’ll have knowledge and skills in two
on your chosen business major from your which you are going to work. disciplines that are in strong demand across
second year. Business majors include: the private and public sectors. You’ll be
Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also prepared for a career in professional legal
• Asian Business accepted for entry into the legal profession practice, commerce and industry, human
• Employment Relations in Canada’s common law provinces, resources, marketing, management, or the
• Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment when accompanied by a Certificate of public service.
• Event Management Qualification from the National Committee
• Human Resource Management on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation
• International Business of Law Societies of Canada.
Tanya Diessel was named Emergent Lawyer of the Year 2017 in the Women
Lawyers Association of Queensland Annual Awards, and was Gold Coast
Young Citizen of the Year in 2016. As coordinating solicitor for the Gold
Coast Community Legal Centre and Advice Bureau, Tanya Diessel works
with nearly 60 students a year completing clinical placements. She says the
benefit of undertaking clinical placements is the practical experience gained.
‘Getting practical exposure you don’t get through text books or lectures
can open your eyes to the different ways you can use a law degree to help
people rather than just make money.’ Tanya will be a baton bearer for the
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 and was selected for her work
with the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre and service to the community.
Tanya Diessel
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
22 Law 2019 undergraduate study guideCODE PREREQUISITES 2018
Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
Assumed: any two units of
231782 283504 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75
English
227152 N/A N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
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Double degrees
What you’ll study Professional recognition Depending on your commerce major, you
may be eligible for admission into one or
You’ll develop an understanding of law and Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the
more of these professional bodies:
commerce, learning about the complex first step towards being admitted as a legal
relationship between legal and commercial practitioner. To be admitted, you must • CPA Australia
business practices specific to the major undertake additional legal training and meet • Financial Planning Association
you choose. In the law component, you’ll the requirements of the Legal Practitioners of Australia
study courses required for admission to Board in the Australian state or territory in • The Economic Society of Australia
legal practice. You’ll develop knowledge which you are going to work. (Queensland) Inc.
of the core areas of legal practice and
gain the critical skills lawyers need. You’ll Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also
also have the opportunity to gain hands- accepted for entry into the legal profession Career opportunities
on experience through clinical practice in Canada’s common law provinces, You’ll be prepared for a career in professional
electives. In the commerce component, when accompanied by a Certificate of legal practice, commerce and industry or the
you’ll learn about core commerce concepts Qualification from the National Committee public service.
before focusing on your chosen major. on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation
of Law Societies of Canada.
Majors You will need to complete the five Canadian
In the commerce component, you’ll focus Law courses offered as electives as part of
on your chosen commerce major from your your law degree to help you prepare for the
second year. Commerce majors include NCA exams.
Accounting, Economics, Finance and
Financial Planning. See page 15 for a detailed
description of the law component.
Griffith student Myles Bayliss, the recipient of the Law Council of
Australia’s 2017 Forsyth/Pose Scholarship for his essay on a Universal
Basic Income, has always wanted to be a lawyer. ‘I was inspired to
come to Griffith and study law because of the Innocence Project
and the story of Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter,’ he says. ‘I decided to study
a double degree to increase my career prospects and commerce
seemed to be the most suited to my interests and with the most
flexibility. I really enjoy studying at Griffith, there’s many great
teachers and lots of opportunities including mooting.’
Myles Bayliss
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of CommerceCODE PREREQUISITES 2018
Start
QTAC UAC Campus Duration trimester QTAC UAC OP Rank ATAR
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Assumed: any two units
236012 283505 G 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) 8 84 83.75
of English
227202 N/A M/N 5–5.5F* 1/2 English (4,SA) N/A 8 84 N/A
* You may choose to fast-track your double degree by studying elective subjects in trimester 3, giving you the opportunity to graduate in as little as five years.
What you’ll study Professional recognition Career opportunities
Criminology deals with the causes of crime Completing the Bachelor of Laws is the With a Bachelor of Laws you will be
and the treatment of criminals, making first step towards being admitted as a legal prepared for a career as a solicitor or
it highly beneficial to criminal lawyers. practitioner. To be admitted, you must barrister, after gaining professional
Criminology draws on insights from many undertake additional legal training and meet recognition, along with many other options.
fields of study, including psychology, law, the requirements of the Legal Practitioners The Bachelor of Criminology will offer
sociology, politics and social work. In this Board in the Australian state or territory in you opportunities in policing and security,
double degree, you’ll develop the academic which you are going to work. intelligence, probation and parole, child
and professional knowledge, along with protection, crime analysis, courts and justice
the analytical and practical skills, you’ll Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is also services, crime prevention and regulatory
need for a professional career in law, accepted for entry into the legal profession agencies. You will be prepared for a career
criminology and criminal justice. You’ll also in Canada’s common law provinces, in areas such as law enforcement, working
gain an understanding of the complex when accompanied by a Certificate of directly with offenders in welfare and
environments in which crime occurs and Qualification from the National Committee counselling roles, and in criminological
the changing nature of legal responses. on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation research and policy roles. You can
of Law Societies of Canada. You will need also find opportunities in business and
See page 15 for a detailed description to complete the five Canadian Law courses government and in areas such as academia,
of the law component. offered as electives as part of your law administration, banking, finance, industrial
degree to help you prepare for the relations, and management.
NCA exams.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of
Criminology and Criminal Justice, you’ll
be eligible to join the Australian and
New Zealand Society of Criminology.
Law and criminology double degree student Matthew Sharp was awarded
a New Colombo Plan Scholarship. He spent a semester at the University
of Hong Kong and worked for the UN in Jakarta. ‘The New Colombo Plan
was a fantastic opportunity to develop a unique perspective in law and
criminology. I’ve established strong networks in both Hong Kong and
Jakarta that will remain throughout my career,’ he said. ‘My experiences
have increased my interest not only in criminology and law but in justice
and security.’ Matthew served for six years in the Australian army before
studying law at Griffith. He co-founded the Australian Student Veterans
Association to help ex-service personnel of the Australian Defence Force
transition into higher education through support, advocacy and mentoring.
Matthew Sharp
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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