Law in Australia needs a high ATAR at most universities, but the figure varies widely: recent entry ranks run from about 84 at QUT to a guaranteed 99.50 for combined law at the University of Sydney. Most law schools in NSW, the ACT and Queensland's UQ sit between 96 and 98. Check whether a figure is a guaranteed ATAR, a minimum or last year's lowest selection rank, because they mean different things.

ATAR for law key facts

- University of Sydney combined law: guaranteed ATAR 99.50, subject to non-ATAR criteria (UAC listing).

- UNSW Arts/Law: 2026 lowest selection rank 97.8 plus the Law Admission Test; from 2027, entry is on selection rank alone.

- Monash Laws (Honours): 2026 lowest selection rank 95.00, but the lowest ATAR before adjustments was 85.35.

- QUT Laws (Honours): semester 1, 2026 minimum selection threshold 84.00.

- Some universities, such as the University of Melbourne, teach law only as a graduate Juris Doctor.

ATAR for law by university

Each figure is from the university's own course…