Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
La Trobe University
About
Combine a foundation in business with a recognised legal qualification through this double degree.
You'll learn the fundamentals of business, economics and finance, and gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in legal practice.
Your first year subjects will give you an overview of business practice and prepare you to take on higher-level problem solving as you progress through the course.
Your law studies will include all the subjects required by the Victorian Council of Legal Education to qualify for legal practice.
We focus on developing your skills in critical thinking, analysis, advocacy, mediation and negotiation.
You may undertake all core law subjects at the Bendigo Campus throughout your studies but a wider selection of law electives are available at the Melbourne Campus.
Some electives are available in intensive delivery at Melbourne during Summer and Winter semesters.
Our unique industry Professors of Practice work within this course to improve course curriculum, student learning experience, and engage with industry and business.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | BUS1SBY | BUS1AFB | LAW1LIM | LAW1DR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Sustainability | Principles of Accounting and Finance | Legal Institutions and Methods | Dispute Resolution |
| Semester 2 | Analysing Business Data | Principles of Criminal Law | Principles of Public Law | Economic Issues and Public Policy |
Second year
| Semester | LAW2CTA | LAW2TOT | MGT1OBE | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Contract Law A | Principles of Tort Law | Organisational Behaviour | Level 1 or 2 Business School elective or any other University elective (15cp) |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Constitutional Law | Contract Law B | Trends in Modern Business and Society | Fundamentals of Marketing |
Third year
| Semester | LAW2STA | LAW2FPL | OPTION | MGT3LWM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Statutory Interpretation | Foundations of Property Law | Level 2 Business School elective or any other University elective (15cp) | Leadership |
| Semester 2 | Civil Procedure | Real Property Law | Managing Across Borders | Level 3 Business School elective or any other University elective (15cp) |
Fourth year
| Semester | LAW2ECP | BUS3DIG | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | Digital Business | Level 2 or Level 3 Law School elective (15cp) |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Administrative Law | Entrepreneurship | Level 3 Business School elective (15cp) |
Fifth year
| Semester | LAW3CMP | LAW3ETR | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Company Law | Principles of Equity and Trusts | Level 3 or Level 4 Law School elective |
| Semester 2 | Remedies | Legal Practice and Conduct | Level 3 Law School List A elective |
| Semester 2 | LAW4LPP - Legal Practice and Conduct - Clinical Placement (this subject is by application only) |
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Elective law subjects
Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2020 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business [195.8 KB].
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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