COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Laws at UTS offers a comprehensive and structured learning journey designed to develop your core legal knowledge, professional capabilities and career-ready skills. You will begin by studying a series of foundational subjects that introduce the fundamental principles of law, the role of legal institutions, and the ethical responsibilities of legal practitioners. Through subjects such as Foundations of Law, Ethics Law and Justice, Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law and Procedure, and Australian Constitutional Law, you will build a strong understanding of the legal system and the key doctrines that guide legal reasoning and practice. As you progress, your studies will expand into more advanced areas that develop your analytical, research and problem-solving abilities. Core subjects in areas such as evidence, administrative law, remedies, equity, trusts, corporate law and public international law will deepen your understanding of legal frameworks and prepare you for the complexities of modern legal practice. These subjects also emphasise how law interacts with society, governance and global systems, enabling you to recognise legal issues across diverse contexts.Beyond the core curriculum, you will have the flexibility to tailor your learning to suit your interests and career ambitions. A wide range of Options and Legal Theory subjects is available, allowing you to explore areas such as criminology, environmental law, negotiation, commercial law, dispute resolution, human rights and more. Students who seek to broaden their expertise can also undertake an additional major in Legal Futures and Technology, which focuses on emerging legal technologies, digital transformation and the evolving nature of legal services.You also have the opportunity to complete Practical Legal Training within the degree, meeting the requirements to become a practising lawyer in New South Wales. This integrated pathway gives you a direct, efficient route into the profession and ensures you graduate with strong practical and professional skills.