Bachelor of Laws
at Curtin University, Western Australia.
An accredited LLB degree covering the Priestley 11 areas of law (contracts, torts, criminal, constitutional, administrative, equity and trusts, property, civil procedure, evidence, ethics and corporations). Often combined with another bachelor degree.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Curtin University Bachelor of Laws. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | TISC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official TISC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year introduces the legal system and legal method: foundations of law, the Australian legal system, legal research and writing, plus early Priestley 11 units in contracts and criminal law. You learn to read cases and statutes, brief authorities and construct legal arguments, with a heavy reading load from the start. The middle years work systematically through the Priestley 11 areas required for admission: torts, constitutional law, administrative law, property, equity and trusts, evidence, civil procedure, corporations law and ethics and professional responsibility. Curtin's law school at Bentley runs moots, client-interview exercises and clinical or work-integrated units, and many students combine the LLB with commerce, arts, science or engineering. The later years add electives in fields such as resources and energy law, native title, commercial, international or environmental law, and a capstone or clinical experience. The degree satisfies the academic requirements for admission; graduates then complete Practical Legal Training (PLT) before applying for admission to the Supreme Court of WA.
Example first-year subjects
- Foundations of Law and Legal Method
- The Australian Legal System
- Legal Research and Writing
- Law of Contract
- Criminal Law
- Legal Institutions and Ethics
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 70 per cent in doctrinal law units
- Legal research essays and case notes
- Problem-question (issue, rule, application, conclusion) assignments
- Mooting, advocacy and client-interview exercises
- Statutory interpretation and drafting tasks
- Class participation and seminar contribution
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as solicitors and barristers after completing practical legal training and admission to the relevant state Supreme Court.
- Common destinations include top-tier and mid-tier law firms, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and state legal aid commissions.
- Many alumni move into in-house counsel roles, policy work in government or the judiciary as associates and tipstaves.
Professional accreditation
- Priestley 11 compliant
- Recognised for admission by the relevant state Legal Profession Admission Board
Typical first jobs
- Graduate solicitor or lawyer (after PLT and admission)
- Judge's associate or tipstaff
- Paralegal or law clerk
- Policy or legal officer in government
- Corporate, compliance or in-house legal support
- Legal aid or community legal centre roles
- Graduate in commercial or resources-sector firms
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
The LLB covers the academic (Priestley 11) requirements for legal practice. To be admitted as a lawyer, graduates complete Practical Legal Training and apply for admission through the Legal Practice Board of WA. Many secure a graduate clerkship or associateship first. Postgrad options include the Master of Laws (LLM) in areas like resources, commercial or international law, and research higher degrees. The degree is also valued in policy, government, compliance, consulting and corporate roles for graduates who do not practise.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers and precise writers who enjoy detailed analysis
- Students who like structured argument and attention to detail
- People comfortable with heavy reading and exam pressure
- Those interested in justice, policy, commerce or advocacy
- Self-disciplined learners who manage large workloads
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike dense reading and high-stakes exams
- People wanting a hands-on, lab-based or studio degree
- Those uncomfortable with public speaking and argument
- Students seeking a short or lightly structured degree
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Curtin University handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/curtin/bachelor-of-laws.