Undergraduate

Future undergraduate students

Why study undergraduate law  

The value of a law degree is recognised globally, providing entry into a prestigious profession. At Monash Law School you can study law from your first day at university. You will gain a broad education which is both challenging and intellectually stimulating.

Career outcomes

By choosing a law degree at Monash Law School, you are choosing a degree designed to teach you the knowledge and skills required to practice law. Monash law graduates are highly regarded around the world, and excel in a variety of career roles. Possible career options include:

• Barrister
• Solicitor
• Judge
• In-house counsel
• Diplomat
• Politician
• Broadcaster

See where some of our graduates are now.

International students

Monash Law School has many international students undertaking both undergraduate and postgraduate programs from countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Canada.

See Future international students for more information.

How to become a lawyer

To practice law, you need to:

• successfully complete an undergraduate (or Juris Doctor) degree
• complete your practical legal training
• be admitted to practise
• attain a practising certificate

See How to become a lawyer for more information.

Scholarships

We offer a number of bursaries and scholarships for academic merit and access and equity.

See Scholarships at Monash for more information.

Student experience opportunities

Studying law stretches beyond the classroom. We not only teach you about the law, we teach you the skills and offer you a range of experiences to extend your learning. We offer our students:

• internships –the opportunity to gain a broader perspective through practical work
• clinical legal education – opportunities to gain hands-on legal education
• expand your university experience by participating in one of our many Study Enhancement Opportunities

Timetables

See current timetables and dates.

Student support services

We understand that studying at university - and specifically studying law - can be challenging, so we have developed a number of services to make your study experience fulfilling and enjoyable.

See Support services for more information.

Pathways

There is more than one way to become a student at Monash Law School. You can apply via:

• external entry
• internal transfer