{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Laws (Honours)\/Bachelor of Criminology", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Laws (Honours)\/Bachelor of Criminology", "totalCreditPoints": 600, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma of Arts"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027)", "duration": "5 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p>Build a rewarding legal career and a safer community for all with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)\/Bachelor of Criminology.<\/p><p>Develop the knowledge and expertise to establish yourself as a forward-thinking legal professional while investigating the complex causes of crime. Gain a powerful skillset in dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law, company law and public law. Explore principles in crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system.<\/p><p>By studying La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Laws (Honours)\/Bachelor of Criminology, you will:<\/p><ul><li>develop key skills in negotiation and examine the processes of arbitration, conciliation and mediation in private and commercial disputes<\/li><li>build your understanding of the criminal justice system, how to apply criminal law to real-world scenarios and provide legal advice<\/li><li>explore how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society, and the role of courts, police and prisons in the criminal justice system<\/li><li>put your knowledge into practice with placement opportunities in law firms, community legal centres, courts and other government agencies<\/li><li>complete the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to meet the requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria<\/li><li>graduate with two degrees in only five years to gain a competitive career edge, with options in a wide range of industries.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 \u2013 Bachelor Degree Honours.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p><p>HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).<\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>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<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "<p>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.<\/p>", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100312191,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours)\/Bachelor of Criminology, students must complete a total of 600 credit points across 5 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab5\" id=\"tab5trigger\" >Year 5<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>90 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>75 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab5\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab5trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 5 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW1DR\" target=\"_blank\">DISPUTE RESOLUTION<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW1DR<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST1PDC\" target=\"_blank\">FROM PRISONS TO DETENTION CENTRES<\/a><\/td> <td> LST1PDC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST1LOJ\" target=\"_blank\">LAW AND (DIS)ORDER<\/a><\/td> <td> LST1LOJ<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW1LIM\" target=\"_blank\">LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AND METHODS<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW1LIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW1CRL\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW1CRL<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW1PPL\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW1PPL<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST1UNC\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING CRIME<\/a><\/td> <td> LST1UNC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW2CTA\" target=\"_blank\">CONTRACT LAW A<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW2CTA<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW2CTB\" target=\"_blank\">CONTRACT LAW B<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW2CTB<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR2PSY\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR2PSY<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST2POL\" target=\"_blank\">POLICE, SOCIETY AND DEMOCRACY<\/a><\/td> <td> LST2POL<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW2CSL\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW2CSL<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW2TOT\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF TORT LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW2TOT<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST2SCR\" target=\"_blank\">SENTENCING, IMPRISONMENT AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY<\/a><\/td> <td> LST2SCR<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST2VIC\" target=\"_blank\">VICTIMOLOGY: VICTIMS, JUSTICE AND THE LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LST2VIC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST3BIG\" target=\"_blank\">BIG ISSUES: POLICY AND SOCIAL CHANGE<\/a><\/td> <td> LST3BIG<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR2003\" target=\"_blank\">CRIME PREVENTION AND POLICY<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR2003<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW3002\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS OF PROPERTY LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW3002<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR2001\" target=\"_blank\">JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR2001<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW3005\" target=\"_blank\">REAL PROPERTY LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW3005<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW3003\" target=\"_blank\">STATUTORY INTERPRETATION<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW3003<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW3004\" target=\"_blank\">CIVIL PROCEDURE<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW3004<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LST3SLR\" target=\"_blank\">CRIME AND SOCIO-LEGAL RESEARCH<\/a><\/td> <td> LST3SLR<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW3001\" target=\"_blank\">EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW3001<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR3ICR\" target=\"_blank\">INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR3ICR<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW4004\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW4004<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW4002\" target=\"_blank\">COMPANY LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW4002<\/td> <td> 5<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW4003\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW4003<\/td> <td> 5<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LZ001\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-5\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core choice subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-5\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> 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. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW4INB\" target=\"_blank\">LAW INTERNSHIP B<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW4INB<\/td> <td> 5<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW4001\" target=\"_blank\">LEGAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW4001<\/td> <td> 5<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW4005\" target=\"_blank\">LEGAL RESEARCH PROJECT<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW4005<\/td> <td> 5<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW4LPP\" target=\"_blank\">LEGAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT CLINICAL PLACEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW4LPP<\/td> <td> 5<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LCR3ETA\" target=\"_blank\">CRIMINAL LAW, ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY<\/a><\/td> <td> LCR3ETA<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<div><div><div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div><p><strong><em>Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/regional-reward\" rel=\"nofollow\">Regional Reward<\/a> program<\/p><\/div>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LZ001\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>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.<\/li><li>Identify, research and formulate evidence-based responses to issues in the criminal justice system.<\/li><li>Demonstrate a capacity to critically analyse and reflect on the legal, social, cultural and political contexts in which criminalisation occurs and in which responses to offending behaviour are formulated<\/li><li>Discuss and reflect upon the professional and ethical responsibilities of the various actors in the criminal justice system.<\/li><li>Interpret, utilize, develop and evaluate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions<\/li><li>Demonstrate an advanced understanding of criminology as a discipline and practice and the varying explanations and strategies it offers for explaining and responding to crime.<\/li><li>Construct and communicate effective, appropriate and persuasive arguments.<\/li><li>Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts in substantive areas of law.<\/li><li>Apply analytical and professional judgement in identifying legal issues, critically evaluating legal doctrine and providing innovative solutions to complex legal problems.<\/li><li>Coherently communicate legal knowledge, research, and analysis using a variety of modes to both legal and non-legal actors.<\/li><li>Demonstrate an advanced capacity to work independently, self-manage and reflect on workload, foster personal and professional development, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.<\/li><li>Critically analyse, synthesise relevant legal sources and conduct research independently using technologies where appropriate.<\/li><li>Demonstrate awareness of and critically reflect on lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities and the importance of integrity and service in legal analysis and practice.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the factors that contribute to offending behaviours.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to meet the requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria. After graduation, you could work across a range of sectors including in legal practice, the community sector, government and corrections. Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li>barrister or solicitor<\/li><li>criminologist or crime analyst<\/li><li>criminal justice policy maker<\/li><li>in-house counsel<\/li><li>police prosecutor*<\/li><li>intelligence officer or analyst<\/li><li>court officer, registrar or paralegal.<\/li><\/ul><p>*Dependent on completing police training and internal promotion.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)\/Bachelor of Criminology 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.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by the relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.<\/p><p>International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a practical legal traineeship and a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/home\" rel=\"nofollow\">Australian Department of Home Affairs<\/a> for details.<\/p><p>Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. 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