Law for Canadian students

A seamless route from your studies to the practice of law in Canada

Have you thought about studying Law in Australia? At Adelaide University, you can study a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) directly after high school or your undergraduate university studies.  

You don't need an undergraduate degree to enter, although if you already have an undergraduate degree, the duration of your law degree will be reduced to three years full-time (as opposed to four years). 

Did you know? 

• The Australian Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is equivalent to the Canadian JD. 
• Studying law in Australia is similar to Canada due to our shared common law heritage. 
• LSAT is not required for entry. 

Why study with us?

• Adelaide University is ranked in the global top 100.* 
• We have internationally recognised professors who provide the opportunity to gain an international perspective while studying a program that is academically challenging and incorporates practical preparation for a legal career in Canada. 
• Adelaide University is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight (Go8). The Go8 is a coalition of the leading Australian universities, intensive in research and comprehensive in education. 
• Practise your legal skills in our moot court room and take part in legal clinics and placements to build your real-world experience. 
• Access a dedicated law library with an extensive collection of legal materials, specialised online databases and rare historical documents. 

*Ranked equal 82, 2026 QS World University Rankings. 

Federation of Law Societies of Canada National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) 

How do I gain admission to practice law in Canada?  

You will need to obtain accreditation of your degree from the NCA upon returning to Canada. Typically, this will require the completion of six subjects in Canadian content not included in your Adelaide University law degree.  

NCA exams  

Adelaide University is an approved NCA Exam Centre. If you need to complete any NCA exams, you can write them at the School of Law according to the schedule set by the NCA each year. 

Université de Montréal: Specialized Graduate Diploma in Canadian Law

The School of Law has established the Specialized Graduate Diploma in Canadian Law with the Université de Montréal Faculty of Law which allows Adelaide University law students to complete National Committee on Accreditation requirements (NCA) as part of their degree. 

The Specialized Graduate Diploma in Canadian Law is tailor-made to work within the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), allowing you to both complete your Adelaide University degree and NCA requirements within three calendar years. 

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