Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Study law at Australia's oldest and most prestigious law school, in the country's legal and financial capital. Taken as a combined degree, Sydney's LLB pairs rigorous legal training with a second discipline — and opens a 2-year post-study work visa toward a global legal career.
- ✓ Study at Australia's oldest law school, at a world top-20 university (QS 2026)
- ✓ Combined degree — earn a second bachelor's alongside your LLB
- ✓ Satisfies academic requirements for legal practice; 2-year post-study work visa
At Sydney, the LLB is studied as a combined degree — you pair law with Arts, Commerce, Economics or Science, gaining a full qualification in a second field. You'll build core legal skills in contracts, torts, constitutional and criminal law, then specialise through electives, moots and clinics.
Sydney Law School's reputation opens doors to top firms, the bar, government and international bodies. The LLB satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practice, and a 2-year post-study work visa lets international graduates build experience in Australia.
Same field, different universities
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Law) ★ This programme | 🇦🇺 Australia | Bachelor's | 5 years | AU$58,000 |
| UCL (LLB) QS #9 | 🇬🇧 UK | Bachelor's | 3 years | £35,400 |
| Birmingham (LLM) QS #80 | 🇬🇧 UK | Master's | 1 year | £25,200 |
| Oxford (MPhil IR) QS #3 | 🇬🇧 UK | Master's | 21 months | £37,100 |
What you'll need
| Academic | ATAR 95+ (or international equivalent) | |
| Structure | LLB taken with a second bachelor's (combined) | |
| English | IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL 96 | |
| Admission to practice | PLT required after the degree | |
Just short of a 95 ATAR? Your counsellor can advise on combined-degree pairings and pathways that keep a Sydney law qualification within reach.
Core areas
Career outcomes
AU$75k+
Typical graduate lawyer salary
2-year 485 visa
Post-study work in Australia
Top employers
Allens, Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons
Paths
Practice, the bar, government, international bodies
Application timeline
Tuition fees & costs
| Tuition (international) | Per annum | AU$58,000 |
| Total degree cost | Combined degree (indicative) | ~AU$290,000 |
| OSHC (health cover) | Mandatory for student visa | ~AU$600/yr |
| Student visa fee | Subclass 500 | A$2,000 |
Funding you may be eligible for
Alternative funding options
Available for international students at leading Australian universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited during scheduled breaks — many law students take paralegal or clerkship roles in Sydney's legal sector.
Monthly budget in Sydney
Sydney is Australia's largest and most expensive city, but also its legal and financial capital — the internship and career opportunities are unmatched. Sharing accommodation is the norm for students.
Student-visa financial requirement: A$29,710/year living costs in addition to tuition and travel — via bank statements or approved evidence.
Australian student visa requirements
| Visa type | Student Visa (subclass 500) | |
| CoE required | Confirmation of Enrolment from Sydney | |
| Application fee | A$2,000 | |
| Financial proof | A$29,710/year living + tuition + travel | |
| Health cover | OSHC mandatory (~A$600/year) | |
| Post-graduation | Temporary Graduate visa (485) — ~2 years (bachelor) | |
Hear from our students
"Combining law with commerce gave me two degrees and a real edge — I clerked at a top Sydney firm before graduating. Sydney Law School's reputation opens doors everywhere. My counsellor guided me through the combined-degree choice and visa."
"The moots and clinics made the law feel real, not just theory. Sydney is expensive, but the legal internships here are unmatched, and the post-study work visa is helping me build experience toward admission."
Frequently asked questions
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