Law and Business
Law
Studying law at Charles Darwin University means studying at a university with a proud reputation for the quality of its teaching and innovative programs.
The courses will provide you with a solid theoretical and practical legal education and satisfy the academic requirements for admission to professional practice.
While the study of law leads to a career as a solicitor or barrister, it also offers you a multitude of career paths, including politics, the public service, or industrial relations.
Or indeed any career in the public or private sector where an in-depth understanding of the law would be an advantage.
Law courses at Charles Darwin University encourage an appreciation of legal issues of special significance to the Northern Territory, including Aboriginal legal issues and South East Asian law.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can undertake a pre-law program as a basis for admission to and preparation for a full law degree program.
Business
At Charles Darwin University we offer a structure suited to your individual needs, from VET courses through to undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs.
These options allow you to start your studies at certificate or undergraduate level and, ultimately, after having gained some work experience, to graduate with a doctorate.
The business programs coupled with high educational standards and close working relationships with relevant professional bodies enable you to develop the personal and professional skills required to cope with social, professional and technological change in the business world.
Combined degree programs
There is a wide range of options available to do a double degree. Double degrees include a Bachelor of Law with bachelor degrees in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Arts, Business, Information Technology, and Science.
Please browse the courses on offer and discover how you can compose your own study path.
Get Switched On!
Switched On is our student-to-student survival guide, packed with study secrets and tips for succeeding at Charles Darwin University.
Switched On Law guide has a special focus on Law courses, but it also contains useful tips and information relevant to all new Law and Business students.
Not a Law student? Check out this version.
Important notice:
It has come to the attention of Charles Darwin University’s School of Law and Business that "spam" emails have been circulating, which give the impression they are from the School.
Apparently they carry email addresses that resemble genuine CDU email addresses.
Among other things these emails claim to offer "degrees and diplomas" that can be obtained in as little as five weeks.
CDU has no connection at all with these emails.
A law degree from CDU takes at least four years for undergraduate students and at least three years for graduates of other disciplines.
Indeed legal profession admission requirements specify a minimum duration of three years for all recognised Australian law degrees, including CDU's Bachelor of Laws degree.
Any person who has doubts or concerns about any email or other communication claiming or appearing to come from CDU’s School of Law and Business should contact the Faculty office on 8946 6830.
