Bachelor of Laws
at Flinders University, South 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 Flinders 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 | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year introduces the legal system and core foundations. You study the Australian legal system and sources of law, legal method and research, and begin the Priestley 11 with topics such as contracts, torts and criminal law. The emphasis is on learning to read cases and statutes, and to write clear legal analysis using the IRAC method. The middle years work through the rest of the compulsory Priestley 11. Topics include constitutional and administrative law, property, equity and trusts, civil procedure, evidence, corporations law and legal ethics, alongside electives in areas such as international, environmental or human-rights law. Reading loads are heavy, and assessment increasingly tests structured legal argument under time pressure. The final years deepen specialisation and practical skills. You take advanced electives, often complete clinical, mooting or internship topics, and may undertake a research project. Flinders has strengths in criminal justice, environmental and international law. The accredited degree covers the academic requirements for admission; practical legal training is completed afterwards.
Example first-year subjects
- The Australian Legal System
- Legal Research and Writing
- Law of Contract
- Law of Torts
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Foundations of Public Law
How you will be assessed
- Closed and open-book examinations under time pressure
- Problem-question assignments using IRAC analysis
- Research essays and case notes
- Mooting and oral-advocacy assessments
- Class participation and seminar contribution
- Clinical or internship reflective reports
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 law clerk in a law firm
- Associate or tipstaff to a judge
- Government lawyer or policy officer
- Prosecutor or lawyer at a legal-aid commission
- Paralegal pending admission to practice
- In-house legal or compliance officer
- Researcher or adviser in the public service
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
After the accredited degree, graduates complete practical legal training (such as a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice) and are admitted to practise by the Supreme Court of South Australia. Career paths lead into private practice as a solicitor, the bar as a barrister, government legal and prosecution roles, in -house counsel and policy work. Many law graduates also use the degree in non-legal careers in consulting, business and the public service. Postgraduate options include masters in specialist legal fields and research higher degrees.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers who enjoy detailed analysis of text
- Students who can build and defend tight arguments
- Those comfortable with heavy reading and exam pressure
- Precise writers who pay attention to detail
- People interested in justice, policy and public affairs
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike dense reading and frequent exams
- Those who prefer maths-heavy or lab-based study
- People wanting a quick vocational outcome without further training
- Those uncomfortable with ambiguity and competing arguments
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Flinders University handbook and on SATAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/flinders/bachelor-of-laws.