Combine a leading law degree with the commercial expertise that organisations are looking for in Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. Your broad knowledge of both commercial and legal concepts, as well as robust training, practical experience and industry placements, will give you a competitive edge in all areas of corporate law.
Graduate with two sought-after degrees in just five years – two fewer than if you completed each degree separately – and open up a world of exciting career opportunities with your dual expertise in commerce and law. In the law stream, you'll be trained in all major areas of law before applying your skills on real cases at Deakin Law Clinic. In the commerce stream, you'll study a broad range of disciplines before choosing one of nine majors, allowing you to tailor your degree to your career goals.
Want workplace-ready business and legal skills with a commercial focus?
We know that lawyers are increasingly expected to provide commercial and practical insight beyond pure legal advice. Our combined course in commerce and law gives graduates practical, commercially focused skills, as well as professional legal insight.
Your teachers are active researchers and field workers, so you'll always be learning the latest industry concepts, legal practice and approaches. Plus, you'll benefit from their existing connections and insights, giving you a competitive edge that's ready for the workplace.
In your commerce component, you'll choose a major in the area that interests you most. Options include:
*accounting
*economics
*finance
*financial planning
*food and agribusiness
*human resource management
*management
*management information systems
*marketing.
Deakin Law School provides a strong foundation in all major areas of law, including:
*contracts law
*legal practice and ethics
*criminal law and procedure
*torts
*property law
*constitutional law
*administrative law.
You'll expand on this valuable mix of education at Deakin Law Clinic, where you'll conduct research on legal issues and offer advice under supervision from qualified solicitors. Sit in on real courtroom proceedings and undertake an internship placement for credit towards your degree.
Our Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws graduates have the combined business capabilities and legal expertise that organisations are looking for.