Bachelor of Laws

To study law is to understand the importance of social justice and use the law to improve our society and our planet. It is about developing high-level skills in legal techniques and a sensitivity to how those skills can be used to advance a range of interests. By learning to understand the law as both a local and transnational affair, the commonalities amongst law and legal systems, and how context can shape laws and legal culture, you open doors to diverse careers in the practice of law in Australia and globally.

When you choose to study law at the University of Tasmania, the journey is more extraordinary because the lines between study, research and professional practice often dissolve. Drawing on our strong tradition of close engagement with the Tasmanian legal profession and our network of practitioner alumni, you will have opportunities to engage with the judiciary, senior practitioners, leaders from government and industry and key legal institutions from your first year.

College of Arts, Law and Education was established on 1 July 2017 by aligning the previous Arts, Law and Education faculties as a single entity. The College brings together teaching and research expertise in creative arts, education, humanities, law, and social sciences to create a multi-disciplinary hothouse for exploring new ideas and knowledge that will help shape individuals and societies' futures, both locally and internationally.

The College offers a diverse curriculum that encourages students to take a multi-faceted approach to explore issues and ideas and provides learning experiences, including local placements and international exchanges, that prepare them for exciting and meaningful careers. The College hosts several institutes that reflect its research strengths. The Institute for Social Change, the Tasmania Law Reform Institute and the Asia Institute Tasmania challenge current thinking, educate and inform, and contribute to public policy formation and the creation of better communities.