Course Overview

About This Course

Build a rewarding legal career and a safer community for all with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology. Develop the knowledge and expertise to establish yourself as a forward-thinking legal professional while investigating the complex causes of crime. Gain a powerful skillset in dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law, company law and public law. Explore principles in crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system. By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology, you will: develop key skills in negotiation and examine the processes of arbitration, conciliation and mediation in private and commercial disputes build your understanding of the criminal justice system, how to apply criminal law to real-world scenarios and provide legal advice explore how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society, and the role of courts, police and prisons in the criminal justice system put your knowledge into practice with placement opportunities in law firms, community legal centres, courts and other government agencies complete the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to meet the requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria graduate with two degrees in only five years to gain a competitive career edge, with options in a wide range of industries.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: 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.

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

All Non Year 12: Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: 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

Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: 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.

Non Year 12 - Work and life experience: 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.

Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: 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.

Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to meet the requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria. After graduation, you could work across a range of sectors including in legal practice, the community sector, government and corrections. Possible roles include: barrister or solicitor criminologist or crime analyst criminal justice policy maker in-house counsel police prosecutor* intelligence officer or analyst court officer, registrar or paralegal. *Dependent on completing police training and internal promotion.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology at La Trobe University?

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology is a double degree offered at La Trobe University, combining legal studies with criminology to broaden career opportunities and pair a practical degree with a complementary discipline.

Is La Trobe University a registered higher education provider in Australia?

Yes, La Trobe University is a registered Australian University with TEQSA provider number PRV12132 and CRICOS Provider number 00115M.

Does La Trobe University offer scholarships for this course?

La Trobe University offers a range of scholarships including domestic and international scholarships that prospective students can explore when applying for courses such as the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $120,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $120,000 to $175,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate Lawyer / Graduate SolicitorSolicitorBarristerIn-House Counsel / Corporate CounselGeneral Counsel

Key Skills

Legal research and case analysisStatutory interpretation and legal reasoningWritten and oral advocacyContract drafting and document preparationCritical thinking and problem-solving

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