Faculty of Law

Careers in the Legal Profession

The knowledge and skills gained from a law degree at Bond University provide a solid foundation for a career path within the law, equipping graduates with the ability to analyse, reason, negotiate and communicate with people from all walks of life.

It will enable you to analyse both sides of complex problems and to devise an effective and equitable solution, skills which are highly sought after by today’s employers.

Your Bond law degree will enable you to pursue a number of legal career options, including:

  • A solicitor in an Australian or international law firm
  • A barrister representing clients in court
  • A legal officer within a government agency
  • Inhouse legal counsel for a large corporation
  • A community lawyer with a not for profit legal advice centre
  • A defender of social justice or human rights issues
  • Academia or research work

Even if you decide not to pursue a career in law, you will be armed with the knowledge and skills to take up one of the many other career options available to legal graduates.