Law

Build capability in advocacy, critical thinking, negotiation, dispute resolution and case analysis through core subjects, electives and competitions. Explore areas such as corporate law, climate law and community legal service, while learning from researchers who work with industry, government and communities to influence law and policy reform.

Compare legal systems through internationally focused study, credited study tours, overseas placements and exchange. La Trobe Law School also competes in international moots, including the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and Nuremberg Moot Court, helping you strengthen advocacy and build global legal connections.

From second year, you could be undertaking work-based learning – the earliest placement opportunity for law students in Victoria. Build experience through mooting, La Trobe Law Clinics and placements with courts, law firms, corporations and community legal centres, including partnerships with Whittlesea Community Connections and JobWatch.