Griffith is your first-class destination for law
Studying law at Griffith University means a world-class legal education in one of Australia's most popular beachside cities. We offer a dedicated graduate program tailored for Canadians who want to study in Australia, but work as a legal professional in Canada. You can accelerate your career in law by studying over our flexible trimesters and graduate in as little as two years.
We offer elective Canadian Law courses that give you credit towards your degree and prepare you for the NCA accreditation exams, we are one of two Australian universities who offer these courses. You will also receive personalised advice from our knowledgeable experts in Canadian law on how to best prepare yourself.
Study-life balance
Hear from two Canadian Law students about why they study law at Griffith on the Gold Coast.
Ranked #1 for Law in Australia
When you study law with us, you are studying among the world's best. Griffith University ranks first in Australia for the area of Law in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, and is also ranked in the top 150 globally for the study of Law in the 2023 QS World Ranking of Universities.
What can I study?
| Degree | Campus | IELTS | Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws (Honours) | Nathan/Gold Coast | 7.0 |
$35,500* per year | 4 years FT |
| Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate entry)** | Nathan/Gold Coast | 7.0 |
$35,500* per year | 3 years FT |
| Juris Doctor** | Nathan/Gold Coast/Online | 7.0 |
$45,000* per year |
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*Indicative 2024 fee is based on studying 80CP of courses.
**To apply, you must have completed a non-law degree with at least a 4.0 GPA minimum.
You do not need to sit the LSAT for entry into Griffith.
Scholarships
Griffith offers an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study in our degrees, including law.
Life at Griffith
Explore all that Australia has to offer from our spectacular coastlines to our lush, heritage-listed rainforests and city hotspots. Enjoy a superb lifestyle while you study.
Griffith Canadian Law Students' Association
The Griffith Canadian Law Students' Association (GCLSA) is a non-profit student-run organization that works to represent the interests of Griffith University Law Students from Canada. We host social and networking events to enhance student engagement. As a student-run body working for students, we work to ensure that students enjoy the journey of law school and are well-placed to reach their final employment destination. We understand moving to Australia to study law can be challenging, however, we are here to make your university life supported, easier, successful, and fun!