Law

Get a first-class, experiential legal education from renowned academics educated at Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, and leading law schools in Australasia. You’ll graduate ahead of the pack by working with real clients at the Deakin Law Clinic.

Study at one of Australia's top 10 law schools*

Gain professional experience at the Deakin Law Clinic

Combine travel and study to broaden your experience

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Study at one of the best law schools in Victoria

With a unique focus in experiential learning, and ranked by the prestigious ShanghaiRanking's Global Rankings as one of Victoria's best, Deakin Law School will set you up for your dream career.

One of Victoria’s top-ranked law schools

Deakin Law School is highly regarded and ranked as one of Victoria's top law schools by the prestigious ShanghaiRanking's Global Rankings*.

Depending on the program you may satisfy the academic requirements to practise as an Australian lawyer, as set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.

Practical focus

The legal profession is undergoing rapid change and lawyers are increasingly required to provide clients with practical, commercial advice (in addition to pure legal advice). A distinctive feature of our law programs is our focus on experiential learning, which builds these skills in addition to disciplinary knowledge, giving you an edge upon graduation.

Research excellence

Bring your unique insight to the world and take your studies to the next level with a higher degree by research. We have research expertise in commercial law, company law, natural resource law, mining and energy law, competition law, sentencing, intellectual property and comparative law.

Once you are drawn to the study of law there is enough room to manoeuvre your career to the direction that gives you the best job satisfaction.

Dr Firew Tiba

Senior Lecturer in Deakin Law School

Gain a competitive edge

Based in the Melbourne CBD, the Deakin Law Clinic is a law firm that gives students the chance to practise law with real clients. Deakin Law Clinic students share how they have applied their legal knowledge, helped clients who cannot afford legal advice and cemented their plans for a legal career.

Combine studies with travel

Our international study programs are a great way to fast-track your degree. They are between two and six weeks in duration and offer educational, social and cultural experiences along the way.

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Study at one of the best law schools in Victoria

Gain a competitive edge

Combine studies with travel

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