What is the UAI I will need to get into Law?
The 2005 UAI mark was 95.50 and the mark for 2006 should be similar.
Why is the Macquarie UAI for Law different from other Law schools?
The published UAI for entry into Combined Law is a function of the number of places offered to school-leavers and the number of applicants for those places. A very high UAI can be generated for example by only having a small group of school-leavers.
I have a UAI of 90. How can I get into your Law Program?
If you don't get a school-leaver place in Law you can undertake first year studying something other than Law then at the end of your first year you can apply to transfer into Combined Law (the "Macquarie Privilege").
Does it matter if I do first year at Macquarie or not?
All students may apply as a non-school leaver through UAC for transfer places across the tertiary sector.
BUT, if you study at Macquarie there is a pathway into Combined Law that is only available to Macquarie students. We reserve a number of spots for Macquarie Students who have completed 18 credit points or more of study at Macquarie (this usually occurs after year one): the “Macquarie Privilege”.
If you study at Macquarie you are also building your network of friendships that you could carry through your other years of study.
How well do I have to do in order to transfer internally into Law (the"Macquarie Privilege")
As a guide, you will need a UAI of 90 and obtain a Distinction average in first year.
To rank you we take half of your UAI and half of your grade point average. Excellent grades in first year may overcome a lower UAI. We then take around 30 students.
You can apply in your second year at Macquarie (but can be done in your third year).
Can I still finish my degree in 5 years?
If you are accepted in your second year at Macquarie to do first year law and you then successfully complete your first year of law, we can squeeze your law program up so that you can still finish the combined degree in your original five year period. If you are not accepted until your third year at Macquarie, to do your first year in law, we can still squeeze your law program up but it will take you an extra semester to complete your combined law degree, e.g. 5½ years.
Can I come into Law through SIBT?
No
What subjects should I take?
In the first three years of the Law Degree the Law subjects (units) are compulsory. There are no particular subjects you should do – except do things that interest you.
What makes Macquarie special?
This is a real campus: trees, birds, cicadas – even rabbits.
Mq Law students learn to ask much more than just the ‘how’ – how does it work, what are the rule; they learn to ask the big ‘why’ – both looking backward and forward: why is the law like it is; why should it be that way; why shouldn’t it be a different shape.
Mq Law students are encouraged to think critically and creatively.
Mq Law teachers are truly committed to what they do – great emphasis on diversity and inter-disciplinarity – revealing and exploring the connections between law and its wider social context.
There is an emphasis on the student – small-groups wherever possible, especially in the early years
What are my career prospects after completing my degree?
Most Macquarie Law graduates seem to get into a career of their choice. Law is an extremely useful generalist degree and a platform for many different careers. Combined Law study also gives you a double qualification.
How is the program taught - Lectures, Tutorials, hours per week, class sizes, exams, assignments etc?
The emphasis in the early years is on smaller group teaching. You should expect on average 4 hours per week of face to face teaching in your compulsory subjects. Optional subjects may be 2 or 4 hours a week (depending on credit points). Teaching mode will vary and so will assessment, particularly in later years.
