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Course Overview
Develop the legal judgement and commercial perspective to make confident decisions in complex and highly regulated markets with La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce.
In this double degree, you will build a strong foundation in Australian law while developing the commercial expertise to understand how organisations, markets and industries operate. You'll study legal principles, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution alongside accounting, finance, economics, business analytics, management or marketing, learning to think like a business professional while recognising the legal and regulatory implications of commercial decisions. You'll also explore how AI-enabled commerce, fintech, digital platforms, automation and data-informed decision-making are reshaping regulated markets and commercial practice.
Gain practical experience through internships, industry projects, case studies, simulations, negotiation exercises, mooting and networking opportunities. Apply your learning to real-world legal and commercial challenges while developing the analytical, ethical and communication skills to balance commercial opportunity with legal and regulatory responsibility.
By studying the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce, you will learn how to:
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Student Information
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Eligibility
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.
Selection rank adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or Legal Studies 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.
Additional selection information
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
Graduate with the legal judgement and commercial thinking to navigate legal risk and make confident decisions in regulated markets. Possible careers include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Academic Integrity Module
Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Business Analysis and Modelling
Dispute Resolution
Economics for a Changing World
Legal Institutions and Methods
Marketing Fundamentals
Principles of Criminal Law
Principles of Public Law
Contemporary Approaches to Management
Contract Law A
Contract Law B
Fundamentals of Finance
Generative Artificial Intelligence for Business
Principles of Constitutional Law
Principles of Tort Law
Civil Procedure
Foundations of Property Law
Real Property Law
Statutory Interpretation
Evidence and Criminal Procedure
Principles of Administrative Law
Company Law
Principles of Equity and Trusts
Law Internship B
Legal Practice and Conduct
Legal Research Project
Legal Practice and Conduct Clinical Placement
Industry Placement
Industry Project
Sustainability
Common Questions
This combined degree integrates both legal studies (leading to an Honours qualification in Laws) and commerce, allowing students to develop expertise across both fields within a single program at La Trobe University.
Yes, the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Commerce is offered by La Trobe University, though specific campus locations and delivery details were not available from the page at the time of retrieval.
Graduates of a combined Laws (Honours) and Commerce degree are typically well-positioned for careers in legal practice, corporate law, business consulting, finance, banking, and other roles where both legal and commercial knowledge is valued.
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