About the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce
Stand out from the crowd with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce. Gain a prestigious double degree that prepares you to be a change-maker in business and law, navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks.
Develop specialised knowledge of financial markets, economics, and accounting. Combine it with an understanding of business practice, legal process, and advanced negotiation. You'll develop financial literacy and discover the power of contemporary digital business tools.
Get ready for an exciting career. You'll be equipped to meet the challenges of a field disrupted by automation, the power of big data, and the rapid evolution of business and consumer technologies.
You'll have opportunities to learn in legal placements across government and corporate sectors.
You'll learn:
Finance and economics
Prepare to manage investment and funding strategies, and construct investment portfolios that meet investors' goals and risk profiles. Discover how business and society connect with economic principles to analyse and solve business problems.
Dispute resolution
Build key skills in negotiations and mediation to support your future practice.
Corporations law
Develop the skills to specialise as a corporate legal expert through studies in incorporation, corporate governance, and methods of financing.
Management
Build fundamental business knowledge, and explore concepts and issues relating to the management of firms and global business environments.
International entry requirement
Nepal: 90%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce 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.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$40 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
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.