Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

103212J

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,280 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)

About

Overview

Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) double degree have the opportunity to work in various areas of law, for example, as corporate lawyers, financial services advisory lawyers or dispute resolution/litigation lawyers in legal service organisations or public and private enterprises. Career development learning is scaffolded across all stages of the program.

Law Students' Society

Enjoy the perks of RMIT's Law Students' Society and gain access to mentoring opportunities, competitions, career sessions, and initiatives from the School and our external sponsors.

Through your studies, you will possess an understanding of the fundamental areas of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system and its underlying principles and concepts (including international and comparative contexts), the broad theoretical basis of the law and its social context, the principles and values of justice and ethical practice in a technology impacted, evolving legal system.

You will also develop the knowledge and skills required in the financial management of public and private enterprises through a broad-based curriculum involving highly-focussed and in-depth theoretical and practical learning and professional training in economics and finance, combined with generalist business studies in statistics, accounting, marketing, management, and business IT.

This degree is designed to prepare you to be admitted to legal practice in Victoria.

Exclusive facilities

Enjoy dedicated facilities and custom study spaces for law students in the historic Emily McPherson building, home of the Graduate School of Business and Law.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

Electives and course plan

Throughout this double degree you’ll complete a total of 42 subjects (each 12 credit points).

Your 17 core law subjects contain all the academic areas of knowledge you will need to be accredited to legal practice.

You will undertake subjects including:

Becoming a Lawyer in a Globalised World
Technology, Ethics and the Law
Enterprise Law: Designing Legal Solutions
Law, Business and Human Rights.

The designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects in the Justice Innovation and Enterprise Law: Designing Legal Solutions, Investment, and Quantitative Analysis.

In Justice Innovation you will work in partnership with industry and with your peers to develop an innovative justice solution to a current social problem. Enterprise Law: Designing Legal Solutions includes a law firm simulation advising technology start-ups on their legal issues. The capstone subject Evidence includes a major courtroom simulation that teaches you about advocacy and legal argument.

You will also choose from a number of practical internship and clinical education subjects, as well as subjects such as Business Statistics, Introduction to Management, Macroeconomics, Risk Management, and more.

In addition, you will be able to access a range of elective subjects from practice areas such as:

intellectual property law
international commercial law
insolvency law
acquisitions and mergers
law of investments
employment law
tax
public international law
law of climate change
wills
family law.

These subjects will provide you with opportunities to apply your academic skills to a work-based context. These learning opportunities may be in the form of industry-based projects, simulations or placements.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 88% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

Career

Graduates from this double degree have the opportunity to work in various areas of law, for example, as corporate lawyers, financial services advisory lawyers or dispute resolution or litigation lawyers in legal service organisations or public and private enterprises.

You will able to provide value-adding advice from two disciplines that will enable individuals, public and private organizations to make commercially informed decisions.

To be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia, graduates must additionally complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements, either: one year of Supervised Workplace Training with a law firm or an approved PLT course. The PLT course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through Leo Cussen Centre for Law or The College of Law.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,280 / year

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply to RMIT as an international student.

Step 1. Find a course

Step 2. Check the entry requirements

Step 3. Collect required documents

Step 4. Submit your application

RMIT is one of Australia’s leading universities, located in the heart of Melbourne.

It’s a great place to study, and there are courses to suit everyone.

Our website lists all of the courses on offer so you can discover options in your field of interest.

When you find a course, check that you meet the entry requirements. If you don’t qualify for that course, explore RMIT’s pathway programs. They can help you get on the path to the qualification you want.

Once you’ve chosen your course, it’s time to apply! Get all your documents together,

including your academic records and passport, and proof of English proficiency. If you don’t have everything you need now, you can still apply and submit them later.

To submit your application online, visit our website and find your course. Click the apply button and follow the prompts.

Our admissions team will assess your application and if you are successful, will send you a letter of offer. The time frame for this varies based on the course you apply for and the selection process, so it might not happen the very next day.

What’s next? Once you accept the offer and pay your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of enrolment. You can use this document as part of your visa application.

If you need advice, contact the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. We have lots of information that will help you plan your move to Melbourne and start life as an international student at RMIT.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne!