Bachelor of Laws
at University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
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 University of Southern Queensland 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 | QTAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
| 2022 | ATAR cutoff not published | QTAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official QTAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
First year introduces the legal system and method, contract law, torts and legal research and writing, plus foundation subjects in legal institutions and dispute resolution. UniSQ delivers law on campus at Toowoomba and Springfield and fully online, with a large external cohort, so many students complete the entire LLB remotely while working in regional Queensland. Second and third year work through the remaining Priestley 11 areas required for admission: criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, property, equity and trusts, corporations law, civil procedure, evidence and professional ethics. Subjects move from doctrine to applied problem solving, statutory interpretation and case analysis. Final year covers advanced electives, a capstone and practical lawyering skills such as advocacy, drafting and client interviewing. Graduates complete the academic requirements for admission, then undertake Practical Legal Training (PLT) before applying for admission to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the legal profession.
Example first-year subjects
- Legal System and Method
- Contract Law
- Law of Torts
- Legal Research and Writing
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Foundations of Public Law
How you will be assessed
- Final exams worth 50 to 70 per cent in core law subjects
- Problem-based legal-analysis assignments
- Research essays and case notes
- Statutory interpretation and drafting exercises
- Moots, advocacy and client-interview assessments
- Online discussion-forum and participation tasks
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 at a regional or city firm
- Associate or tipstaff to a judge
- Legal officer in a Queensland government department
- Prosecutor or solicitor at the DPP or Legal Aid
- Paralegal or conveyancing clerk
- Policy, compliance or governance officer
- In-house legal or contracts assistant
Graduate starting salary
$62,000 - $75,000 per year
Source: https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos). Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
After graduating, the standard path to practise is Practical Legal Training followed by admission as a lawyer. Graduates work in regional and city law firms, government legal offices, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and Legal Aid, or use the degree in policy, compliance and business roles without practising. Postgraduate options include the Master of Laws (LLM) and specialist graduate certificates, many available online. Honours is available for strong students.
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 building tight arguments
- Detail-oriented students comfortable with rules and exceptions
- Online and regional learners who need to study while working
- People who enjoy debate, advocacy and problem solving
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike heavy reading and exam-based assessment
- Those wanting a hands-on, lab or studio-based degree
- People uncomfortable with precise, rule-driven analysis
- Students seeking a light reading load and few exams
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and ATAR cutoffs on the University of Southern Queensland handbook and on QTAC before applying. Page generated at https://examexplained.com.au/uni/usq/bachelor-of-laws.