Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
La Trobe University
About
This five-year double degree prepares you to take advantage of today's rapidly evolving work environment, giving you a legal education with a global social justice perspective.
You'll learn to challenge the way you think about yourself, your community and our world.
You'll have the opportunity to build expertise in areas like politics, languages, sociology, and media studies.
By combining studies in law and arts, you can build a career in areas like entertainment law, publishing, public relations, international business, diplomacy, management or government.
To build your practical skills, we also offer hands-on experience through internships, work experience programs, and our study abroad program.
A number of students participate in United Nations events and conferences, where they join discussions on global issues such as climate change.
You can choose to match your law electives to your arts major if you wish.
If you major in politics, for example, you can do related elective law subjects like public international law, human rights law or justice rights and the law.
If you study languages, philosophy or drama, you could choose elective law subjects in areas like Chinese law or intellectual property law.
Bendigo students may undertake all core law subjects at the Bendigo Campus 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.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | LAW1DR | LAW1LIM | HUS1FAS | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Dispute Resolution | Legal Institutions and Methods | Rethinking Our Humanity | Arts Major - 1st Year Core |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Criminal Law | Principles of Public Law | Arts Major - 1st Year Core |
Second year
| Semester | LAW2CTA | LAW2TOT | HUS2NGP | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Contract Law A | Principles of Tort Law | Next Generation Professionals | Arts Major - 2nd Year Core |
| Semester 2 | Contract Law B | Principles of Constitutional Law | HUSS 1st year elective |
Third year
| Semester | LAW2STA | LAW2FPL | OPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Statutory Interpretation | Foundations of Property Law | Level 3 HUSS Elective | |
| Semester 2 | Civil Procedure | Real Property Law | Research for Professional Life: Shaping Your Future | Level 3 HUSS Elective |
Fourth year
| Semester | LAW2ECP | LAW3CMP | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | Company Law | Arts Major - 2nd Year Core |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Administrative Law | Arts Major - 2nd Year Core |
Fifth year
| Semester | OPTION | LAW3ETR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Arts Major - 3rd Year Core | Principles of Equity and Trusts | |
| Semester 2 | Remedies | Legal Practice and Conduct | Level 3 Law Elective |
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 Arts [195.9 KB].
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in Drama, any Humanities, Legal Studies, Psychology or Theatre 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 Drama, any Humanities, Legal Studies, Psychology or Theatre 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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