Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business

Set yourself apart with a flexible double degree that will open up a world of career choices.

This program is designed to build strong legal, analytical and communication skills that put you in demand across a range of sectors.

You’ll study all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, as well as foundational business concepts across areas like accounting, management and marketing.

In this program you will:

• Study the foundations of the Australian legal system, including criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts, property law and constitutional law
• Deepen your business knowledge with a choice of electives courses in areas like including international business, economics and finance, entrepreneurship and more
• Build practical legal skills by preparing advice, present legal arguments and observing court proceedings
• Have the opportunity to work with clients under legal supervision in a law practice, or undertake an internship

Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.

Business disciplines

Refer to Bachelor of Business

Career opportunities

• In-house counsel
• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Government legal officer
• Business administration
• Contracts officer

Registration

The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.