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 Deakin’s Law Clinics in Melbourne’s CBD.

Law at Deakin: ranked in the top 100 in the world*
Deakin law clinic: a community legal service with real cases and real outcomes

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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 QS World University 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 QS World University 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 (VLAB).

Practical focus

A distinctive feature of our law programs is our focus on experiential learning. 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) and add value. Our focus on experiential education 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

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.

Gain a competitive edge

A distinctive feature of our law programs is our commercial focus. The legal profession is highly commercialised and lawyers are increasingly required to provide practical, commercial advice. Our commercial law focus opens doors to a wide variety of legal careers, giving you an edge on graduation.

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Study at one of the best law schools in Victoria

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