Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business

Program Overview

This 5-year double degree program combines a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Business, providing a comprehensive understanding of law and business. Students develop professional skills in law and gain a specialization in business, preparing them for careers in law, business, or government. The program meets the academic requirements for practicing law in Victoria and offers industry-based learning placements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This double degree program in Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business prepares graduates for challenging and exciting careers in law, business, or government. By studying various business specializations, students gain a comprehensive understanding of conducting business within Australia and internationally. Additionally, they develop sought-after professional skills in law, including advocacy, ethical judgment, communication, legal research and writing, interviewing, and negotiation. The program offers diverse opportunities for industry-based learning placements. Graduates meet the academic requirements of the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to practice law upon program completion and practical legal training.

Outline:

The 5-year, full-time program consists of 480 credit points, including:

• 132 credit points of First Year Core units (3 Business FYC units and 8 Law FYC units)
• 132 credit points of Professional Law Core studies
• 60 credit points of Law Elective studies
• 96 credit points of a Business Major Study from the approved list (including BSK2001 and BSK3000)
• 12 credit points of Business Core unit (BMO2005)

Careers:

Graduates are equipped for flexible career opportunities in their chosen business and/or law specialization. They can pursue careers in government departments/agencies, federal or state government, community legal centers, not-for-profit businesses, and the corporate law sector. Depending on their specialization, graduates may secure roles such as financial analyst, policy adviser, legal adviser, industrial relations adviser, or human rights advocate.