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Stories, advice and support to guide your online study path
Careers & industry
Law jobs and career pathways in Australia
What can you do with a law degree? From corporate law to business, community or politics, here’s a look at the places a career in law could take you.
Career progression in law explained
Where could law take you in the future? Learn how you could shape your legal career and read about the steps, skills and study that could help you reach your career goals.
Lawyer salaries in Australia: how much can you earn?
Find out how much lawyers earn in Australia, from graduate pay through to partner level, plus a law dean’s refreshingly honest take on chasing the money.
Which area of law is right for you?
Want to understand what areas of law you can specialise in? This guide will help you learn about each option before explaining what you should think about when deciding where to focus.
Is a law degree worth it in Australia?
A law degree can offer valuable skills and broad opportunities, but it also comes with a significant study commitment. This guide looks at the benefits, challenges and key factors to weigh up before deciding whether it’s the right choice for you.
What does a lawyer do?
Thinking about a career in law? Discover what lawyers actually do all day, the skills they rely on, as well as how to tell whether a role as a lawyer would suit you.
How long does it take to become a lawyer in Australia?
Weighing up a law degree? Here’s how long it really takes to qualify as a lawyer in Australia, including the study pathways that can fit around your life.
Counselling vs social work: what’s the difference?
Both counsellors and social workers help people navigate difficult circumstances, but their roles and approaches are quite different.
Courses & the study experience
Law internships and work experience: how to get started
Wondering how law students gain practical experience? Here's how internships, clerkships and other opportunities work, when they happen and how they can help launch your legal career.
How to study law online in Australia
Law course specialist Luan Koay is here to tell you everything about studying law online, including what it's like, how it differs to the on-campus experience, and which courses you can access.
Law degrees explained: understand your study options
Trying to understand how law degrees work in Australia? This guide explains common law qualifications, law course structures, core subjects, electives, majors and career outcomes, with guidance from student advisor Luan Koay.
Entry requirements for law degrees in Australia
There’s more than one way to get into a law degree. Student advisor Luan Koay takes you through ATAR, graduate, mature-age and alternative pathways, helping you choose a next step that suits you.
Bachelor of Laws vs Juris Doctor: what’s the difference?
Compare the two main pathways to becoming a lawyer – the Bachelor of Laws, for undergraduates starting out, versus the Juris Doctor, for graduates from other fields.
How to find the best online law degree for you in Australia
Not sure which online law course is right for you? Student advisor Luan Koay explains how to compare options based on your career goal, study history, experience and readiness.
What it’s really like to study law in Australia
Law has a reputation for being challenging – but what's it actually like to study? Here's what you can expect from the workload, assessments and learning experience.
Law vs a business degree: which is better for your career?
Are you planning for your future, or a career change? If you’re weighing up your study options, and stuck between choosing a law or a business degree, this guide from student advisor Luan Koay will help you compare the two disciplines.
Study & life hacks
Revealed: What kind of learner are you? (And courses to match)
Are you looking to study, but struggling to choose a course? Our learning styles play a big role, not only in how we learn, but in what we might be drawn to study. Find out what kind of learner you are, and discover short courses and degrees to match!
Why you owe it to yourself to study
You’ve seen others follow their passions into study, striding from an “I might” to an “I will” with apparent ease. But as for yourself? There’s a niggling doubt. A feeling of “I could never”. What if you could? Here’s why you should.
How does HECS work? The ultimate guide
If you’re thinking about enrolling in a uni course, you’ve no doubt considered getting a HECS-HELP loan. But how the HECS does the scheme actually work? Here's everything you need to know.
Your guide to university scholarships in Australia
You don't have to be an academic superstar to get a university scholarship in Australia. Find out more about the different opportunities that are out there, because you could be eligible
What self-education expenses can you claim at tax time?
An accountant shares the ins and outs of getting your tax done – including what you can and can’t claim if you're studying for work.
Boost your success with a study support network
Everyone needs support when pursuing something new, like studying. But you might not know how much it benefits you.
How to make friends at uni when you study online
Sure, you won’t see your classmates every week as an online student, but you can still build meaningful, lifelong friendships. Here’s where to find them.
How to get into uni without an ATAR
We know you have what it takes to study at university – and you don’t need an ATAR to prove it. Let’s explore the alternative pathways you can follow to get into the course of your dreams, no matter what.