Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce

La Trobe University

Australia, Melbourne

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La Trobe University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

106773G

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,600 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce

About

Prepare for a rewarding career

Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) gives you a law qualification in just four years, preparing you for a rewarding legal career in a wide range of industries. You can also expand your career opportunities further by combining your study with another discipline as a double-degree.

Watch now: Gaining a legal skillset that opens doors

You'll learn: Finance and economics Prepare to manage investment and funding strategies, and construct investment portfolios that meet investors' goals and risk profiles. Discover how business and society connect with economic principles to analyse and solve business problems. Dispute resolution Build key skills in negotiations and mediation to support your future practice. Corporations law Develop the skills to specialise as a corporate legal expert through studies in incorporation, corporate governance, and methods of financing. Management Build fundamental business knowledge, and explore concepts and issues relating to the management of firms and global business environments. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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

Career

Career outcomes

When you graduate, you'll be ready to succeed in business and law specialisations, including:

Sustainability and ethics
- Work with corporations and diverse communities to analyse legal problems, identify solutions and negotiate to create commercial value.
Digital disruption
- Harness contemporary digital business tools to meet the challenges of a field disrupted by automation, big data, analytics, and the rapid evolution of business and consumer technologies.
Corporate Law
- Use your knowledge of financial markets, economics, and accounting to work in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, contract management, in-house legal counsel, and international corporate negotiations.
Data analytics
- Conduct reviews, manipulate and visualise data, and find insights to identify opportunities and risks.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to meet the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria as an Australian lawyer.

Admission to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Victoria also requires the completion of practical legal training via either a 12-month period of supervised legal training or completion of an approved practical legal training course (for example, at the Leo Cussen Institute or The College of Law). Candidates for admission to practice must also satisfy the Admissions Board that they are a fit and proper person to be admitted to practice.

International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by the relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.

International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a practical legal traineeship and a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the Australian Department of Immigration for details.

Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. For further details, including admission to the legal profession and/or relevant visa requirements, please contact the professional body for details.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,600 / year

How to Apply

How to apply

Apply now or ask us a question if you need more help. You can also call us on +61 3 9627 4805.

Note: Some courses start earlier than the standard semester, term or study period. Applications for these courses close one week prior. Always check your course's start date to ensure your application is submitted in time.

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CRICOS code: 106773G