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On-campus and Online
Full time / Part time · 4 credit points per trimester (full-time), typically two trimesters per year
Trimester 1 – March | Trimester 2 – July
Course Overview
Build an international legal career and develop competitive skills with cross-cultural relevance in Deakin's Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies. This combined course brings together two complementary areas of study, developing your intercultural communication skills and legal expertise to prepare you for a global career. Deakin's practical approach to study includes options such as study abroad programs and involvement with the Deakin Law Clinic, where you will conduct research, provide legal advice and observe courtroom proceedings under qualified supervision. Graduate from this accredited program with two degrees, designed to meet employer needs worldwide. Want to take your legal career to the world stage? Ranked the #3 law school in Victoria
, Deakin law school provides you with a strong foundation across major areas of law, including: contract law criminal law and procedure torts property law equity and trusts constitutional law administrative law. Learn from academics who are active researchers and connected to industry, giving you access to the latest ideas, global insights and professional networks in law and international fields. You can also complement your studies by taking a study abroad opportunity such as international study tours or exchange programs. Experience first-hand foreign legal systems and learn how law is applied within these jurisdictions, as well as across borders, again giving you an edge upon graduation. Through the Bachelor of International Studies, choose from nine majors that align with your career interests. Build an understanding of globalisation, power and capitalism, and develop practical communication and intercultural skills. You can also complement your studies with a study abroad experience or international exchange, learning how law is applied across different jurisdictions and boosting your employability. Graduate as a well-rounded thought leader with practical global knowledge and cross-cultural skills sought by employers worldwide.
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Where You Can Study
Melbourne
1 Gheringhap St, GEELONG, VIC 3220
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation
Core Bachelor of Laws unit
Resolving Disputes and Legal Communication
Core Bachelor of Laws unit
Criminal Law
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Contract A
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Torts
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Criminal Procedure
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Contract B
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Legal Practice and Ethics
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Constitutional Law
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Land Law
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Property
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Corporate Law
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Evidence
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Civil Procedure and Dispute Resolution
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Equity and Trusts
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Administrative Law
Priestley unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Advanced Legal Problem Solving and Persuasion (Capstone)
Capstone unit – core Bachelor of Laws
Intercultural Communication
Core Bachelor of International Studies unit
Working in International Contexts
Core Bachelor of International Studies unit
Global Capitalism and Power
Core Bachelor of International Studies unit
Gender, Globalisation and Development
Core Bachelor of International Studies unit
International Studies Capstone Portfolio
Core Bachelor of International Studies unit
International Futures
Core Bachelor of International Studies unit
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
Compulsory 0-credit-point module, completed in first study period
Commercial Law
Law elective unit
Personal Injuries Compensation Schemes
Law elective unit
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Principles and Practice
Law elective unit
International Law
Law elective unit
Business Tax Law
Law elective unit
Human Rights Law
Law elective unit
Corporate Insolvency Law
Law elective unit
Sentencing Law and Practice
Law elective unit
Family Law
Law elective unit
Financial Services Regulation
Law elective unit
Health Law
Law elective unit
International Arbitration
Law elective unit
International Commercial Law
Law elective unit
Legal Professional Practice
Law elective and WIL unit
Corporate Governance and Sustainability
Law elective unit
Workplace Law
Law elective unit
Community Legal Internship
Law elective and WIL unit
Succession Law
Law elective unit
Animal Law
Law elective unit
Migration and Refugee Law and Policy
Law elective unit
Transnational Study Tour
Law elective unit (does not count as WIL/Practical course elective)
Taxation
Law elective unit
Competition Law and Policy
Law elective unit
Intellectual Property
Law elective unit
Contemporary International Legal Challenges (Intensive)
Law elective unit
Deakin Law Clinic
Law elective and WIL unit
Environmental and Climate Law
Law elective unit
Mining and Energy Law
Law elective unit
Privacy and Data Law
Law elective unit
Mooting and Advocacy
Law elective and WIL unit
International Internship A
2 credit point international experience unit; 20-days on-site professional experience per trimester
International Internship B
4 credit point international experience unit; 40-days on-site professional experience per trimester (note: not available within D323 16 credit point allocation)
Common Questions
Students must complete one Bachelor of Arts major sequence chosen from the following: anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, indigenous studies (offered online only), Indonesian, international relations, Middle East studies, politics and policy studies, and Spanish.
Yes. Deakin's Bachelor of Laws is designed to satisfy the academic qualifications necessary for admission to the legal profession. In Victoria, these requirements have been set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to the academic qualifications, graduates are also required to complete certain practical legal training requirements and must be considered a fit and proper person for admission. Requirements for admission in jurisdictions outside Australia vary, so students should check the relevant jurisdiction's legal admissions authority.
Students must complete two WIL components: (1) one credit point of a Work Integrated Learning or practical course elective unit from the Bachelor of Laws (options include Legal Professional Practice MLL338, Community Legal Internship MLL351, Deakin Law Clinic MLL420, or Mooting and Advocacy MLL460); and (2) a minimum of 2 credit points of an international experience for the Bachelor of International Studies, which can be completed through an overseas university exchange, an international internship (AIS330 or AIS331), an approved study abroad program, or an approved onshore internship with an international organisation.
The course is available at Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), and Online. Students at the Geelong Waterfront campus should be aware that travel between campuses will be required to complete this combined degree — the Bachelor of Laws is taught at Waterfront campus and the Bachelor of International Studies is taught at Waurn Ponds Campus.
For a Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS), the estimated tuition fee for the first year full-time is approximately $17,399. The total course requires 40 credit points — 24 from the Bachelor of Laws (Faculty of Business and Law) and 16 from the Bachelor of International Studies (Faculty of Arts and Education). The course takes 5 years to complete full-time.
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