Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce

Gain a prestigious double degree that prepares you to be a change-maker in business and law with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce.

Develop a sophisticated understanding of legal process, advanced negotiation, and complex legal and regulatory frameworks that will give you an edge in commercial settings and corporate legal practice. You'll hone your skills in financial literacy and master digital business tools, with opportunities to learn in legal placements across government and corporate sectors.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce, you will:

• specialise as a corporate legal expert through studies in incorporation, corporate governance and methods of financing
• build key skills in dispute resolution, negotiation and mediation
• develop cultural intelligence, leadership skills, stakeholder negotiation and communication skills that help you to thrive in any work environment
• choose from a wide range of commerce majors, including accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, management and marketing
• be ready to meet the legal and commercial challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data
• depending on your choice of majors, graduate ready to apply for membership of a range of business professional associations.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

After graduation, you'll be equipped to meet the challenges of a field disrupted by automation, the power of big data, and the rapid evolution of business and consumer technologies. You could work across a range of industries, including legal practice, the community sector, international development, environmental protection, government, banking, and professional services. Possible roles include:

• corporate lawyer or in-house legal counsel at a major corporation
• management consultant
• accountant or financial adviser
• business analyst
• sustainability and ethics adviser.