Entry requirements and pathways
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ATAR requirements (compulsory)

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

90.15 2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

Bendigo campus

2024 lowest selection rank (including adjustment factors)
based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

What is the lowest selection rank?

The lowest selection rank is the minimum ATAR required for an offer in a particular course in the previous selection period.

*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes
View the ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [PDF, 216.2 KB].

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Prerequisite

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

HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Selection rank adjustments

Subject adjustments

VCE: A study score of 35 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities, Legal Studies or any Mathematics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 courses will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 3 in any business subject, any humanities subject, any language other than English, Legal Studies, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2; English Standard or English Advanced (Band 4); English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 5). Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Aspire Programs

Our Aspire Early Entry Program provides you with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe.

At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. We have multiple streams to choose from so if you’ve given back to your community, achieved good results in Year 11 or taken extra university studies, you could take the stress out of Year 12 exams with an early conditional offer into your dream course.

Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry

The Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry program uses your performance in year 11 to secure you an early conditional offer into a range of courses at La Trobe. Once you have secured your place at La Trobe you can take advantage of our other Aspire pathways to unlock access to our most prestigious courses.

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Aspire Early University Study

The Aspire Early University Study program rewards Year 12 students who’ve done additional studies at La Trobe with an early conditional offer into their dream course. The Early University Study stream has two options to help get your university goals back on track.

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Aspire Achieve Plus

The Aspire Achieve Plus program rewards Year 12 students who’ve studied a first-year university subject pair as part of their VCE studies with an early conditional offer to La Trobe.

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Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

Pathways

A pathway is simply an alternative way for a student to get into their dream course - if direct entry isn't an option.

We've listed the 'pathway method and outcome' - which is how you can transfer into the area you want to study, assuming you meet the entry requirements (e.g. minimum WAM). You'll also find an estimate of how long it could take you to graduate, from the start of your pathway to the completion of your dream degree.


Preferred courseAlternative pathway coursesPathway method & outcomeYears to graduate including the Pathway course (approx.)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of ArtsApply to transfer into preferred course4.5 years
Bachelor of CriminologyApply to transfer into preferred course4.5 years

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What you'll study

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours), students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

  • 60 credit points from chosen Core
  • 60 credit points from chosen Electives

Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0
WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0
DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAW1DR 1 15
LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AND METHODS LAW1LIM 1 15
PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW LAW1CRL 1 15
PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW LAW1PPL 1 15
CONTRACT LAW A LAW2CTA 2 15
CONTRACT LAW B LAW2CTB 2 15
PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LAW2CSL 2 15
PRINCIPLES OF TORT LAW LAW2TOT 2 15
CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW3004 3 15
EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW3001 3 15
FOUNDATIONS OF PROPERTY LAW LAW3002 3 15
REAL PROPERTY LAW LAW3005 3 15
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION LAW3003 3 15
COMPANY LAW LAW4002 4 15
PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LAW4004 4 15
PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW4003 4 15

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.

Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points
LAW INTERNSHIP B LAW4INB 4 15
LEGAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT LAW4001 4 15
LEGAL RESEARCH PROJECT LAW4005 4 15
LEGAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT CLINICAL PLACEMENT LAW4LPP 4 30

Work-Based Learning

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information. Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the Regional Reward program

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course and career outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Year 4

After completing 4 years of full-time study

You can exit with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Course intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into legal practice in Victoria, Australia, as determined by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts in substantive areas of law.
  • Apply analytical and professional judgement in identifying legal issues, critically evaluating legal doctrine and providing innovative solutions to complex legal problems.
  • Coherently communicate legal knowledge, research, and analysis using a variety of modes to both legal and non-legal actors.
  • Demonstrate an advanced capacity to work independently, self-manage workload, foster personal and professional development, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  • Critically analyse, synthesise relevant legal sources and conduct research independently using technologies where appropriate.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and critically reflect on lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities and the importance of integrity and service in legal analysis and practice.
  • Demonstrate awareness of and critically reflect on the historical, social, economic and cultural contexts and implications of laws and the role of lawyers in promoting justice and equity.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) career opportunities

This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria. After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including in legal practice, the community sector, international development, environmental protection, government, banking and professional services.

Possible roles include:

  • Barrister or solicitor
    • Advocate for justice as you prepare cases, represent clients in court, assist in creating and reviewing contracts, and provide advice on legal issues.
  • Policy advisor
    • Provide trusted advice as you identify policy needs, review existing legislation, research and analyse policy options and assess the impacts and feasibility of policies.
  • In-house counsel
    • Combine your legal expertise with other interests as you work as a dedicated legal practitioner in a business or other organisation.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 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 Home Affairs 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.

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for domestic students

Estimated fees per year (2024): Indicative based on 2023 fees
$15,685 (CSP) per 120 credit points.

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

The estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

To get a more accurate estimation, you can use the fee calculator to calculate your course fees and study load (EFTSL: Equivalent full-time study load)

How your fees are calculated

The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. This estimated cost is provided as a guide only – the actual cost will vary depending on:

  • the subjects you choose
  • the time it takes to do your course based on your study load (full-time/part-time)
  • approved credit for prior learning

If part-time study is permitted, your annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of subjects taken per semester.

Fee help

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (the student contribution), is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual subjects, not the overall course.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

HECS-Help Loan

HECS-HELP is the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program. It enables you to borrow the amount of your student contribution and then pay that loan back once you are in the workforce and earning at a specified level. A HECS-HELP loan is not means tested.

HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a CSP. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.

Learn more about the HECS-HELP loan

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships

Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.

Scholarships that may be available for this course

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program

Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident

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$5000 Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.

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How to apply

Before you apply

If you are applying for multiple courses you will need to apply through UAC or VTAC (Semester 1 only). If you are applying for one course, you may be able to apply direct.

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Applying for a Bachelor's degree

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Current Year 12 students living in Victoria

Applications now open

If you’re a Year 12 student from Victoria, you’ll lodge an application via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Your application will then be assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.

Course application dates
Applicants:  Domestic current Year 12 students
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Current Year 12 students living in NSW

Find out how

If you’re a Year 12 student from New South Wales, you’ll lodge an application via UAC. Your application will then be assessed based on your Year 12 results when they’re released.

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Applicants:  Domestic current Year 12 students

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Overview

Key facts

Award Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
VTAC code 2100312181 (CSP)
Start dates

Indicative based on 2023 start dates

Semester 1 (March 2024), Semester 2 (July 2024)
Duration 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Available locations Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo
Scholarships View fees and scholarships
Prerequisite English (Please refer to admission requirements for details)
Fees

Indicative based on 2023 fees

Estimated cost per year if studying full time $15,685 (CSP) per 120 credit points.
Actual fees may vary depending on subject choice; Learn more about Fees and scholarships.

ATAR requirements

* based on the Final 2023 ATAR Profile

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

Lowest selection rank 90.15

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Lowest selection rank

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About the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

In La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you'll develop the knowledge and expertise to establish yourself as a forward-thinking legal professional. You'll combine outstanding intellectual and skills-based legal training with a progressive approach to law, preparing you for a rewarding career.

Explore the principles of key areas of legal practice. Tailor your degree to your career aspirations with a diverse range of electives. Study how legal practice shapes the most pressing challenges of our time, including in areas such as environmental law, international law, intellectual property law, and cyber law and policy.

As you study, you'll build your talents in advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution, so you'll be ready to apply them in both legal and non-legal settings. You'll also have opportunities to test your skills in competitions – whether that's competing against fellow La Trobe students, going up against students from other Australian universities, or even competing with representatives from international universities like Harvard, Cambridge and the University of Hong Kong.

Learn from legal experts in our Law School and hone your skills in critical thinking, research, writing and teamwork. Then put your knowledge into practice with opportunities for real-world placement experiences – from working in environments including community legal centres, law firms and government agencies to building mentor relationships with judges, magistrates and coroners.

Want to use your legal training to pursue your passion? Study your Bachelor of Laws (Honours) as a double degree and add a new discipline to your expertise – such as arts, criminology, commerce, science, psychological science, global studies or media and communications. You'll be prepared for exciting careers that mix legal expertise and technical knowledge to meet the needs of modern employers.

You'll learn:

  • Dispute resolution
    • Build key skills in negotiation and mediation to support your future practice. Learn about the processes of arbitration, conciliation, mediation and negotiation in private and commercial disputes.
  • Evidence and criminal procedure
    • Build your understanding of the criminal legal system and procedure. Learn how to apply criminal law to real-world scenarios and provide legal advice.
  • Contract law and company law
    • Learn how to apply the legal principles governing the creation, interpretation and termination of a contract. Develop the skills to specialise as a corporate legal expert through studies in incorporation, corporate governance and the various methods of financing.
  • Public law
    • Discover how government power is distributed, exercised and controlled. Learn about federalism, grants and taxation, the €˜external affairs' power and how governments are held accountable for their actions.

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

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