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Why study law at La Trobe?

As a society, we know more now than ever, and things are only becoming more complex. At La Trobe you'll gain the skills and experience to become a progressive, forward-thinking legal professional ready to make your mark on societies today and tomorrow.

You'll be able to:

  • Gain a unique perspective by combining law with a range of specialist or broad study areas through a double degree
  • Build real-world experience before you graduate with Work Integrated Learning experiences embedded in your course
  • Get study that fits around you with blended learning for part and full-time, on-campus and online options

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Popular course

Whether you want to advocate for your clients, directly support communities or write policies, you'll build the skills and knowledge to feel empowered and make an impact on society.  Possible roles include:

  • barrister/solicitor
  • policy advisor
  • community services manager
  • in-house counsel

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Juris Doctor

Juris Doctor

Popular course

If you already have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, you can start your Juris Doctor and launch your career in law. Gain a strong foundation in the core elements of law and become a specialist in an area you're passionate about. Possible roles include:

  • Barrister or solicitor*
  • Policy advisor
  • Legal consultant
  • In-house counsel

*The Juris Doctor satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practice law in Victoria on meeting the additional requirements set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB).

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Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Popular course

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Learn to recognise the close connections between crime, the human mind and its effects on behaviour with skills in biological foundations to criminal justice. Possible roles include:

  • clinical psychologist
  • forensic psychologist
  • educational psychology
  • criminal justice sector psychology

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Bachelor of Criminology

Bachelor of Criminology

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Create innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community. Understand crime in its broader social context and how our responses are shaped by gender, race, power and money. Possible career options include:

  • criminologist or crime analyst
  • case manager, justice worker or youth worker
  • intelligence officer or analyst
  • court officer, registrar or paralegal.

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce

Gain a prestigious double degree that prepares you to be a change-maker in business and law. Develop specialised commercial knowledge and combine it with an understanding of legal process, advanced negotiation, and complex legal and regulatory frameworks. Possible roles include:

  • corporate lawyer or in-house counsel at a major corporation
  • management consultant
  • accountant or financial adviser
  • business analyst
  • sustainability and ethics adviser.

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts

Develop an advanced legal expertise while you explore your other passions. You'll be able to tailor your degree so you can explore uncharted territories and create a unique career. Possible roles include:

  • barrister/solicitor
  • human rights lawyer
  • diplomat
  • politician

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology

You can build a world more just by understanding the human stories behind crime. Build your legal knowledge and become a progressive legal professional. Possible roles include:

  • criminal defence lawyer
  • criminal justice policy maker
  • barrister/solicitor
  • police prosecutor

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Build a fairer society with a combination of legal and psychological expertise. You'll understand human behaviour and create innovation solutions for our most pressing legal challenges. Possible roles include:

  • forensic psychologist
  • mediator
  • barrister/solicitor
  • workplace relations adviser
  • policy adviser

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies

Combine global perspective with in-depth legal expertise and you'll open doors for your career in Australia and abroad. Specialise your knowledge in diplomacy, politics and international trade so you can address the changing global landscape. Possible career paths include:

  • foreign affairs
  • humanitarian advocacy
  • barrister/solicitor
  • policy analyst

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science

Build a career in law or science - or both. With technology developing faster than our legal system can keep up, you'll have a unique combination of skills and knowledge to stay ahead. Possible roles include:

  • research and development manager
  • intellectual property lawyer
  • compliance manager
  • barrister/solicitor
  • in-house counsel

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine

Launch a legal career in the world of scientific advancement. Possible roles include:

  • health or medical lawyer
  • compliance manager
  • intellectual property lawyer
  • research and development manager
  • public health policymaker.

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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication

Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication gives you the flexibility and support to broaden your career opportunities in an evolving landscape. Possible roles include:

  • Intellectual property lawyer
  • In-house counsel
  • Barrister or solicitor
  • Media and communications manager
  • Social media manager

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Hear from our students

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The best lecturers are just so inspiring and have left me with lasting motivation, even after the subject was completed. I found myself wanting to delve a bit deeper and consider pursue a career in that particular area of law. It's the small size of the class which enables more interaction with the lecturers.

Jennifer Xiaoshan Zhao
Student | Juris Doctor,
La Trobe University
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La Trobe gives us the data and technology to keep up with industry – we dive straight into financial reports and the stock market. I feel confident facing any problem that arises because I know I can make a difference immediately.

Sean
Current student,
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
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The Achieve Plus program was a really great experience for me. It helped me be sure of what I wanted to study at university and allowed me to get ahead in some subjects before I started. It acted as a gateway into university.

Hannah Gandy
Current student,
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts

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