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Good lawyers think on their feet. At ECU, we'll equip you with critical thinking skills for the courtroom and beyond, preparing you for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields. Ready to raise the bar?

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Why study at ECU?

  • QILT - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching

    Top uni in WA for Law skills

    Ranked top WA uni for undergraduate skills development and learning resources in the Law and Paralegal discipline.

    QILT is an independent Australian government survey.

  • The Good Universities Guide - teaching quality

    The highest quality teaching

    ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!

  • THE World University Rankings Top 100 Young

    One of the world's young guns

    We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.

Courses

ECU's 4-year Bachelor of Laws degree was the first accredited Law degree in WA offered fully online, allowing greater study flexibility. Our Graduate Entry course enables students with a Bachelor's degree in another discipline to complete a Bachelor of Laws full-time in just three years.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

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Experience Law at ECU.

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  • An introduction to ECU's School of Business and Law from Executive Dean Maryam Omari (2 minute watch).

  • ECU Law students Elena and Caroline share their experiences fitting successful studies into their busy lives.

Do you have any questions about the Law study discipline?

Student stories

  • Dylan Hoyne

    Dylan Hoyne

    ECU Bachelor of Laws graduate

    Since graduating from ECU, I've been able to secure a graduate position at one of the largest law firms in Australia, MinterEllison

    The focus of the Law degree at ECU is very practical. Some of my lecturers had held jobs in Parliament, ASIC, and the AAT, and were able to bring a very practical mindset to the units they taught, something I think is very important for those wishing to practice after they complete their degrees.

    My studies at ECU provided me with the essential framework to begin working in, and applying for corporate positions.

  • Stuart Caporn

    Stuart Caporn

    ECU Bachelor of Laws student

    My undergraduate journey at ECU has been amazing

    Returning to studies mid-life, I have embarked on an academic journey by undertaking the Bachelor of Laws undergraduate course.

    The flexibility, convenience and support offered by ECU were pivotal in my decision to take up this challenge. The lecturers and staff are extremely supportive, encouraging and approachable, and always provide the help I need. I have found the culture at ECU very empowering.

    As the recipient of the Cullen McLeod Prize in Contract Law II in 2018, I now have the chance to complete an internship at a law firm. This is a great opportunity to apply the theory I've learnt to real world practice.

  • Elena Lucassen

    Elena Lucassen

    ECU Law/Commerce

    It is a childhood dream for me to be studying Law

    I came here from Kazan, Russia with a teaching degree in Technology and Enterprise. It is a childhood dream for me to be studying Law. ECU's flexible study options, approachable lecturers, and support services play a big part in making this dream come true, as I have children, work, and elderly parents to care for. It was also an honour to represent ECU in the AAT National Mooting Competition.

The Important Things

Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.

ECU Experience

Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.