Bachelor of Laws
at Murdoch 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 Murdoch 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 Australian legal system, legal method and how to read cases and statutes, alongside foundation units in contract and criminal law. You learn to brief cases, apply legal rules to facts and write in the structured way courts and firms expect, which is a big shift from school-style essay writing. Middle years work through the Priestley 11 areas required for admission: torts, constitutional and administrative law, property, equity and trusts, corporations, civil procedure, evidence and professional ethics. Tutorials use problem-question scenarios, and many students take electives in areas such as environmental, native title, family or commercial law. Final years emphasise advanced electives, legal research and practical skills. Murdoch runs a clinic and mooting program where students argue cases and advise real clients under supervision. The LLB is commonly taken as a combined degree, and graduates still complete practical legal training before admission to practice.
Example first-year subjects
- Introduction to the Australian Legal System
- Legal Method and Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Foundations of Public Law
- Legal Writing and Advocacy
How you will be assessed
- Final exams, often hypothetical problem questions
- Research essays and case notes
- Problem-solving assignments applying law to facts
- Moots and oral advocacy exercises
- Client-interview and file-note tasks in clinical units
- Class participation and tutorial preparation
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 completing practical legal training
- Judge's associate or tipstaff
- Government or in-house legal officer
- Paralegal or legal research assistant
- Policy, compliance or regulatory officer
- Legal-aid or community legal centre caseworker
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 satisfies the academic requirement for admission, but graduates must also complete practical legal training (a graduate diploma or supervised traineeship) before being admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia as a lawyer. Many start in firms, government legal offices or as judges' associates. Postgraduate options include a Master of Laws in a specialist field, and the degree also opens policy, compliance, regulatory and corporate-governance careers that do not require admission.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers who can absorb dense cases and statutes
- Precise writers who enjoy structured, rule-based argument
- Students who like debating and defending a position
- Detail-oriented people comfortable with heavy workloads
- Those drawn to justice, policy or commercial problem solving
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike heavy reading and exam pressure
- People wanting a hands-on, practical or studio-based degree
- Those uncomfortable with public speaking and advocacy
- Students expecting to practise law immediately on graduating
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the Murdoch University handbook and on TISC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/murdoch/bachelor-of-laws.