The QUT School of Law

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The QUT School of Law was established in1977 at the request of the legal profession who saw the need for a law school that provided a balance of theoretical and practical legal education. The development was an outstanding success with a great many graduates venturing into highly successful careers. Today approximately 90% of graduates heading straight into full-time careers or further study each year.

The School of Law is located at the Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane - between the Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane River.

Located in the same building as the School of Law are the Law Library, the Legal Practice Course, the Bar Practice Course, the Centre for Commercial and Property Law, 2 Moot Courts (including Australia's premier electronic courtroom), and a 24 hour student computing laboratory.

First degrees in Law include the Bachelor of Laws and a variety of double-degrees including:

• Law and Justice
• Law and Arts
• Law and Business
• Law and Information Technology
• Law and Media
• Law and Science

Second or postgraduate qualifications in Law might include:

• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Graduate Certificate in Law
• Graduate Certificates or Diplomas in Legal Studies
• Master of Laws (Coursework & Research)
• Doctorate of Philosphy (Law)
• Doctorate of Juridicial Science

Postgraduate studies in Law offer you the chance to expand your areas of interest including (among others):
commercial law, commercial transactions, corporate law, environmental resources law, general practice, international law, media and communications, planning and resources, property, public law, technology law