What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined at The University of Newcastle?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined at The University of Newcastle was 87.15 for the 2026 intake, which rose 14.10 on 2024 (73.05). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87.15 | +14.10 |
| 2024 | 73.05 | - |
Range over these 2 intakes: 73.05 (2024) to 87.15 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined at other New South Wales universities
Of the 10 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined, UoN had the 4th highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
School leavers study law at the University of Newcastle as a five-year combined Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with another degree, taught at Newcastle City Precinct. Law has no assumed knowledge. Students complete supervised clinical legal experience, starting in the university's Legal Centre.
- Length: 5 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Accreditation: Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $70,000 to $90,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 87.15 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined at UoN?
- Not exactly. 87.15 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 87.15. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined at UoN gone up or down?
- It rose 14.10 between the 2024 intake (73.05) and the 2026 intake (87.15). Across the 2 published intakes listed here it ranged from 73.05 (2024) to 87.15 (2026).
- How does UoN compare with other NSW universities for Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined?
- Of the 10 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined, UoN had the 4th highest. The highest was USyd at 99.50 (2026).