Bachelor of Laws (double degrees)
at UNSW Sydney, New South Wales.
School leavers study law at UNSW as a double degree, pairing the Bachelor of Laws with another bachelor's degree over five to six and a half years. UNSW lists these together as Double Law in the UAC course search; the rank shown is for that group. Law has no assumed knowledge.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UNSW Bachelor of Laws (double degrees) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 94.20 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 94.25 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The law component covers administrative law, business associations, contracts, court process, evidence and proof, crime and the criminal process, criminal laws, equity and trusts, federal constitutional law, introducing law and justice, and lawyers, ethics and justice, along with the other areas required for admission, plus electives. The non-law degree (for example Arts, Commerce, Economics, Science or Computer Science) runs alongside the law program.
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
- Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate lawyer at top-tier and mid-tier Sydney firms
- Solicitor in regional and suburban general practice
- Associate to a NSW or Federal judge
- Legal policy adviser in NSW or Federal government
- In-house counsel graduate at banks, insurers and corporates
- Legal aid and community legal centre solicitor
Graduate starting salary
$70,000 - $90,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
The program is accredited by the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board, so graduates can seek admission as lawyers after practical legal training. Graduates also work in government, policy, business and in-house roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy detailed reading of cases and statutes
- Those happy to write closely structured legal essays
- People comfortable defending arguments in seminars and moots
- Students aiming for commercial firms, the bar or public-interest practice
- Those willing to combine the LLB with another bachelor for breadth
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike long-form reading and writing
- Those who want a clear job offer at graduation without further training
- Anyone who struggles with high-stakes exam pressure
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Laws (double degrees) as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the UNSW Sydney website and on UAC before applying.