Here is the ATAR score that you will need to study law for each university in Queensland. Law can be a competitive degree to enter into, and the entry requirements can vary considerably between universities. In addition, the prestige of the university plays a significant role for law degrees in Queensland, with more prestigious universities attracting a higher ATAR requirement.
As a result, it can be difficult to get a definitive score for entry, though in general you should aim for an ATAR between 73 and 98.
As you can see, this is a large range so below we’ve broken down the ATAR score requirements you’ll need to study law in Queensland for each university. The most common undergraduate law degree is the Bachelor of Laws, offered by several Queensland universities.
University of Queensland ATAR For Law
The University of Queensland offers the most prestigious and in-demand undergraduate law degree in the state, and as a result its entry requirements are the highest for prospective lawyers. The degree is a 4-year Bachelor of Laws with Honours. Here are the ATAR scores required to study law at UQ for 2022:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 97.70 | 99.95 |
| Lowest: | 95.30 | 98.00 |
As you can see, the median unadjusted ATAR a student had that was accepted into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree at the University of Queensland in 2022 was 97.70. If your goal is to become a law student at UQ, we recommend aiming for this goal, or even above to ensure that you remain competitive for future years as cutoffs continue to change. UQ offers 2 bonus points if you are studying Specialist Maths, and 2 bonus points if you are studying a language other than English. The lowest adjusted ATAR to be accepted into UQ’s law degree was 98.
QUT ATAR For Law
If you want to study law at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), you will also need a strong ATAR. As we noted above however, the entry requirement for QUT is lower than UQ. Like UQ, the degree runs for 4 years full-time. Here are the ATAR scores that were required for law at QUT:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 98.40 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 91.15 | 92.75 |
| Lowest: | 84.95 | 87.05 |
The median unadjusted ATAR needed for entry into QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) was 91.15 in 2022. We recommend aiming for this goal, or above it, to ensure you have the best chance of gaining admission into QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) as selection ranks continue to change each year. Students were guaranteed admission with an ATAR of 98 or above. QUT offers several adjustment schemes and bonus points. You can receive 2 bonus points for studying Specialist Maths, 2 for Physics, 2 for Aerospace Systems or Engineering, and 2 for a language other than English. An adjusted ATAR of 87.05 was the lowest to be accepted into QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Read more here.
Griffith ATAR For Law
Griffith University also offers a 4-year Bachelor of Laws (Honours) like UQ and QUT. Like these universities, entry into law at Griffith University also requires a high ATAR score though it tends to be slightly lower than UQ and QUT. Here are the scores to study law at Griffith in 2022:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 95.60 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 82.70 | 87.60 |
| Lowest: | 74.50 | 82.00 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into Griffith’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) was 82.70. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study law at Griffith. In 2022, students were guaranteed entry into this degree if they achieved an ATAR of 90 or above. Griffith offers adjustment points for several subjects including Specialist Maths, Chemistry and Physics. The lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 82. You can read more here.
ACU ATAR For Law
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers a 4-year Bachelor of Laws degree at its Brisbane campus. Entry remains competitive, though the ATAR score required is lower than other universities we’ve mentioned so far. Here are the scores to study law at ACU in 2022:
Bachelor of Laws
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 85.15 | 93.15 |
| Median: | 71.80 | 82.45 |
| Lowest: | 68.20 | 76.20 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into ACU’s Bachelor of Laws was 71.80. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study law at ACU. In 2022, students were guaranteed entry into this degree if they achieved an ATAR of 75.00 or above at ACU’s Brisbane campus. Like the other universities, ACU offers adjustment points for several subjects and other factors which you can read about here. An ATAR of 76.20 was the lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission in 2022.
USQ Law
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) offers a Bachelor of Laws degree. The duration of 3 years is shorter than the other degrees from the universities above. Entry remains competitive, though the ATAR score required tends to be on the lower end. Here are the scores to study law at USQ Ipswich in 2022:
Bachelor of Laws
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 98.50 | 98.50 |
| Median: | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Lowest: | 74.00 | 77.00 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into USQ’s Bachelor of Laws was 85.00. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study law at ACU. Like the other universities, USQ offers adjustment points for several subjects and other factors which you can read about here. The lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 77.
USC ATAR For Law
The University of the Sunshine Coast’s 4-year Bachelor of Laws degree is another popular choice for prospective lawyers and requires a competitive ATAR score. Here are the scores to study law at the University of the Sunshine Coast:
Bachelor of Laws
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 85.25 | 89.75 |
| Median: | 71.80 | 79.15 |
| Lowest: | 68.65 | 70.65 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into USC’s Bachelor of Laws was 71.80 which you should aim to meet or surpass if your goal is to study law at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Like the other universities, USC has an adjustment scheme which you can read about here. The lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission to USC’s Bachelor of Laws in 2022 was 70.65.
JCU Law
James Cook University, located in Townsville, offers a Bachelor of Laws degree and is another popular choice for prospective lawyers from Queensland. It is a streamlined program so students can complete the degree in just 3 years. Here are the ATAR scores to study law at James Cook University:
Bachelor of Laws
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 94.70 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 82.25 | 85.85 |
| Lowest: | 74.20 | 76.20 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into JCU’s Bachelor of Laws was 82.25 which you should aim to meet or surpass if your goal is to study law at James Cook University. The lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission into JCU’s Bachelor of Laws was 76.20. You can read about their adjustment scheme here.
Southern Cross Law
Southern Cross University also offers a Bachelor of Laws degree and is another popular choice for prospective lawyers from Queensland. The law degree is offered online and students can also attend summer school to complete the degree sooner. The ATAR required for admission into Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Laws is 80, and the university also offers bonus points through their adjustment scheme. Read more here.
Conclusion
Law is without a doubt one of the more difficult degrees to gain entry into from high school, though this does not mean that it is impossible. If you’re considering studying law, our advice is to not get too caught up on the ATAR cutoffs and requirements. At the end of the day, your goal in Year 12 should be to get the best possible ATAR that you can achieve. This will give you the best chance of getting into a law degree (or any degree) of your choice. To estimate your ATAR, check out our ATAR Calculator.
Even if you don’t achieve the required ATAR, you can still definitely study law and achieve your goal of becoming a lawyer. Many students opt to undertake an undergraduate ‘bridging’ course before aiming to enter into a law degree via postgraduate entry pathways. This is 100% a viable option that you could consider if you don’t meet the initial undergraduate entry requirements.
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