Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce 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.

Course intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into the legal practice in Victoria, Australia
• Evaluate potential solutions to real-world challenges and negotiate them with stakeholders.
• Implement and manage optimal solutions in a responsible and sustainable manner.
• Engage professionally in diverse teams to advance organisational and social goals.
• Utilise digital technologies effectively in identifying and executing managerial and policy solutions.
• Productively apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in the area of chosen major(s) and minor(s).
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts, substantive areas of law and international and comparative contexts
• Demonstrate analytical and practical skills in identifying legal issues, applying legal doctrine and solving legal problems using innovative and creative thought
• Effectively and cogently communicate legal research, knowledge and analysis orally and in writing to a variety of audiences both legal and non-legal
• Demonstrate a capacity to reflect on their own learning approaches, work independently, manage and foster personal and professional development, and collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrate an ability to study and research using appropriate technology and discerning judgment, identifying, consolidating and critically analysing relevant legal sources
• Recognise and reflect on lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities and the importance of integrity and service in legal analysis and practice
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of the historical, social, economic and cultural contexts and implications of laws and the role of lawyers in promoting justice and equity
• Analyse real-world challenges confronting business and society, and propose innovative solutions.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce career opportunities

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Accountant
  • Be part of the financial backbone of any organisation. Manage accounting records and provide expert advice.
• Financial adviser
  • Advise organisations and individuals on how they can manage their money and create value ethically, securely and profitably.
• Project manager
  • Take charge of projects in any industry. Connect teams and stakeholders to deliver results on time and on budget.
• Business analyst
  • Help organisations identify their strengths and weaknesses. Develop data-driven solutions and ensure operational excellence.

Professional recognition

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

The International 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.

International scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

Find out more about Destination Australia scholarships.

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

How to apply

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CRICOS code: 106773G

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