Faculty of Law

A message from the Executive Dean 

Law is more than a profession. It is a living discipline that guides thought, behaviour, and the pursuit of justice in a world characterised by global complexity and change. 

At Bond Law, we translate the dynamic nature of law into a distinctive educational experience. We are proud to be a prestigious and progressive law school, distinguished by our personalised approach to legal education and our commitment to preparing students for real-world legal practice.  Our programs integrate rigorous academic study with hands-on learning, ethical training, and global perspectives.

You may be a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor student hoping to become a lawyer, or to use your law degree to boost your chances of success in any of a wide range of professions. You may be a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice student looking to satisfy the practical requirements for admission to practice. You might be a Master of Laws student looking to build upon your existing legal knowledge and expertise and take your legal career to the next level. You may be a student enrolled in one of our programs for non-lawyers such as our Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance, looking to acquire an insight into our legal system. Or you might be a research student completing a PhD or Doctor of Legal Science (SJD). Whether you are beginning your journey or undertaking research at the highest level, you are joining a community that is intellectually rigorous, professionally focused, and personally transformative. 

Bond Law is consistently recognised for the quality of its student experience. Our esteemed academics are leaders in their fields, delivering cutting-edge legal education in small classes, with a strong emphasis on practical skills, ethical reasoning, and global perspectives. From our technologically advanced moot courts to our Legal Clinics and Integrated Skills and Professionalism Program, every aspect of your education is designed to build your confidence, competence, and professional identity.

We are deeply committed to justice under the rule of law, to social responsibility, and to advancing legal knowledge through impactful research. Our graduates are reflexive, passionate, and highly sought after, with many entering the legal profession within months of graduation.

A Bond Law degree is more than a qualification. It is a launchpad for a brilliant legal career. I invite you to join us, not only to study law, but to challenge it, shape it, and use it to make a meaningful impact. I look forward to welcoming you to our community and witnessing the contribution you will make to the future of law.

Headshot of Professor Nick James, Executive Dean of Law

Professor Nick James
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law

How we rate

The Faculty of Law’s rankings and ratings reflect the University’s spectacular reputation for student experience, teaching quality and more. We regularly top the charts both in Queensland and nationally across a number of key categories.  

A personalised approach to study

No two legal careers look the same, which is why we offer a variety of pathways to studying law.

Undergraduate study

Undergraduate students can choose to enrol in the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and complete the program in only 8 semesters (2 years and 8 months). Students may wish to combine the LLB with a supporting program such as International Relations, Arts, Journalism, Communication, Biomedical Science, Psychological Science, Business, Commerce, or Actuarial Science. If they are interested in a law degree that does not lead to admission as a lawyer, they can enrol in our 6-semester Bachelor of Jurisprudence or Bachelor of Business Law programs. We also offer a 2-semester Diploma of Legal Studies as an alternative pathway into the LLB.

Postgraduate study

Postgraduate students with a non-Law qualification can enrol in our 6-semester Juris Doctor (JD) program to become eligible for admission as a lawyer. Legal professionals can choose to further refine their legal knowledge and skills with a 2-semester Master of Laws (LLM), including a specialist LLM such as the Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance.  Non-legal professionals can apply into the Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance as per the requirements for admission purposes.

Practical training

After completing the Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, students enrol in our online 2-semester Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) program to complete the practical training required for admission to legal practice.

Bond University Law Advisory Board

At Bond University, we take great pride in the collaborative synergy between the Faculty of Law and the legal profession. This connection is embodied by the Faculty of Law’s Advisory Board. Comprising accomplished professionals and experts in the field, the board plays a pivotal role in advising the Faculty, guiding legal education at Bond, and ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of employers and stakeholders. The Board’s strategic guidance informs curriculum enhancements, provides insights into emerging trends, and helps to ensure that our students graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their legal career. 

Bond Law facilities

At Bond, the law school experience goes far beyond traditional theoretical learning. Our state-of-the-art Legal Skills Centre has purpose-built facilities where you will develop your practical legal skills by, for example, appealing a trial judgment in one of our moot courts, leading a negotiation or undertaking a client interview in one of our skills rooms. A comprehensive suite of online resources will support you to learn more about and further develop each of your legal skills.

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Taking a global perspective

One of the factors that distinguishes the Faculty of Law at Bond University from other law schools is our international focus. With a wide variety of international law electives and specialisations, and staff and students from over 90 countries, we provide a genuinely global learning experience that equips our graduates with the expertise and mindset to practice law anywhere in the world.

Our flexible degree structures and three-semester-per-year timetable make it easier than ever for international students to commence study with Bond at a time that suits them. Plus, specialised majors such as our Canadian law major, which equips students with the relevant knowledge to dive right into practicing law when returning home to Canada, only strengthen our commitment to global, adaptable degrees and careers.

With so many study options delivered by some of the best law teachers and scholars in the country, Bond’s Faculty of Law is your gateway to success as a global legal professional.

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About Faculty of Law graduates

Our alumni are forging exceptional careers at both law firms and across the full gamut of industries, from tech to healthcare, the arts and more. Graduates will complete their studies with a well-rounded skillset that will ensure they’re able to thrive in and influence the legal profession.

Integrated Skills Program

Our Integrated Skills and Professionalism Program is a cornerstone of our commitment to developing practice-ready law graduates. Embedded across the LLB and JD curricula, the program equips our students with essential legal skills (legal research and reasoning, legal writing and drafting, oral communication and advocacy, dispute resolution and collaboration, and legal ethics and professionalism) ) through experiential learning and real-world simulations. By fostering professionalism and practical competence from day one, the program ensures our law graduates are confident, capable, and prepared to succeed in their legal careers.

Industry connections

Faculty of Law students are actively supported in securing clerkships and industry placements that provide invaluable, real-world exposure to the legal profession. These opportunities allow students to apply their academic knowledge in practical settings, gaining firsthand experience in legal environments and building professional confidence. Thanks to our well-established relationships with a diverse range of boutique and top-tier law firms, students can engage with industry leaders, explore various areas of legal practice, and begin shaping their career paths early in their studies. 

Visiting and External Scholar Programs

The Bond University Faculty of Law Visiting Scholar Programs host academics from around Australia and overseas to undertake research and to participate in the academic life of the Bond University Faculty of Law. The Faculty of Law’s Visiting Scholar Program hosts academics on campus while our External Scholar Program hosts academics on an online, remote basis.

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Student support

Tertiary study can be challenging, and student health and wellbeing has always been a priority at Bond. The Faculty of Law understands the stress of student life which is why our Student Affairs and Service Quality staff provide a point of contact for students who may need help navigating the complexities of enrolment, progression, examination, and graduation.

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Our industry partners

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