Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

La Trobe University

CRICOS Institution Code 00115M

Duration

208 weeks

Delivery

Multi-Modal

Study Load

Full-time or part-time

Intakes

Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027)

Course Overview

About This Course

Stand out with a law degree committed to social impact and community engagement. Our dedicated four-year Law (Honours) degree gives you a strong academic and professional foundation with the ability to match your legal career to your area of interest through a range of specialised electives.

Put your legal skills to the test with hands-on practical learning opportunities through our Legal Internship Program, work-based learning, the Law Clinic, overseas study programs, and leading mooting program.

You'll also apply your training into the real world with internships, clerkships, and practical placements at legal firms, government bodies, and community legal centres – giving you enhanced employability and professional readiness through our network of industry and community partnerships.

Combine intellectual and skills-based legal training with a progressive approach to law. With a strong focus on practical skills like dispute resolution, criminal procedure, and contract law, you'll learn what it is like to work on real cases and develop the professional skills to meet the demands of legal practice.

By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you will:

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

A$68,684 – A$68,860

Duration

208 weeks

Intakes

Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027)

Study Mode

Full-time or part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

Recent secondary education (Year 12)

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).

Selection rank adjustments

VCE: 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.

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.

Additional selection information

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
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 Language requirements for further information.
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.

International students:

Recent secondary education (Year 12)

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 requirements

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) fulfills the academic requirements needed to practise law in Victoria. Upon graduation, you can work in various fields such as legal practice, community services, international development, environmental protection, government, banking, and professional services.

Possible roles include:

Barrister or solicitor
Community services manager
Government relations manager
Development sector manager
Police prosecutor, policy advisor
In-house counsel
Court officer or registrar

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units22 units

LTU0AIM

Academic Integrity Module

ABS0WOM

Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education

LAW1DR

Dispute Resolution

LAW1LIM

Legal Institutions and Methods

LAW1CRL

Principles of Criminal Law

LAW1PPL

Principles of Public Law

LAW2CTA

Contract Law A

LAW2CTB

Contract Law B

LAW2CSL

Principles of Constitutional Law

LAW2TOT

Principles of Tort Law

LAW3004

Civil Procedure

LAW3001

Evidence and Criminal Procedure

LAW3002

Foundations of Property Law

LAW3005

Real Property Law

LAW3003

Statutory Interpretation

LAW4002

Company Law

LAW4004

Principles of Administrative Law

LAW4003

Principles of Equity and Trusts

LAW4INB

Law Internship B

LAW4001

Legal Practice and Conduct

LAW4005

Legal Research Project

LAW4LPP

Legal Practice and Conduct Clinical Placement

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does La Trobe University offer a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)?

Yes, La Trobe University does offer a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) as listed under their Law discipline on their courses page, though detailed course information was not available in the provided page content.

Where can I find more information about the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at La Trobe?

You can find more information by visiting La Trobe University's official courses page at latrobe.edu.au, or by contacting the university directly through the contacts link provided on their website.

Is Law listed as a study discipline at La Trobe University?

Yes, Law is listed as one of the featured disciplines available to browse on La Trobe University's courses page, alongside areas such as Arts, Business, Engineering, Health, and Science.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$65,000 – $85,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$85,000 – $120,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$120,000 – $175,000/yr

Career Paths

Graduate Lawyer / Graduate Solicitor
Solicitor
Barrister
In-House Counsel / Corporate Counsel
General Counsel

Key Skills

Legal research and case analysis
Statutory interpretation and legal reasoning
Written and oral advocacy
Contract drafting and document preparation
Critical thinking and problem-solving

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