How to apply - Undergraduate law courses
Non-School Leavers
Within the non-school leaver category, there are four sub-categories. All applicants in the non-school leaver category must also apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). Applicants may purchase a copy of VTAC Guide (available from news agencies). The Guide contains the application form and other relevant information. Alternatively, applications can be made online at VTAC.
- Applicants who have undertaken any study (complete or incomplete) at a degree level at an Australian University within the last 10 years.
All applicants in this sub category must undertake the Australian Law Schools Entrance Test (ALSET). Selection is based on a combination of the ALSET result and results achieved in tertiary studies (at a degree level or above) undertaken within the last 10 years.
Tertiary results are converted to a Grade Point Average (GPA) and carry 60 percent weighting. The ALSET result carries 40 percent weighting. Please note, tertiary results must be from an Australian University.
Results obtained from overseas Universities or TAFE will not be converted into a GPA, but will be considered. These applicants are assessed separately from school leavers.
- Applicants who have not attempted any tertiary study and are not school leavers.
All applicants in this sub category must undertake the Australian Law Schools Entrance Test (ALSET). Selection is based entirely on the ALSET result. No other criteria is considered.
- Applicants who are currently enrolled, or have been enrolled in 2010, 2011 or 2012, in a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of one full-time year at an Australian University (including at least 2 law units).
Applicants in this sub category are exempt from undertaking the Australian Law Schools Entrance Test (ALSET). Selection is based on results achieved as part of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, at an Australian University. Results will be converted to a Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants who achieve the top ranking GPAs will be offered a place.
- An applicant who has successfully completed an Australian postgraduate qualification in law (3 out of 4 units must be law).
Applicants in this sub category are exempt from undertaking the Australian Law Schools Entrance Test (ALSET). Selection is based on results achieved in tertiary studies (at a degree level or above) undertaken within the last ten years. Results will be converted to a Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants who achieve the top ranking GPAs will be offered a place.
Visit the VTAC admissions tests webpage for further information about the ALSET.
