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Course Overview
Develop the legal judgement and scientific thinking to navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges with La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science.
In this double degree, you will build a strong foundation in Australian law while learning how scientists think, work, test ideas and communicate evidence. You'll study legal principles, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution alongside science, while tailoring your studies through a wide range of majors, minors and electives. You'll learn to translate scientific evidence into legal, ethical and policy responses that address contemporary scientific and societal challenges.
Gain practical experience through legal placements, laboratory practicals, fieldwork, research projects, industry-linked learning and applied scientific experiences. Develop the analytical, ethical and communication skills to evaluate evidence and navigate complex legal, scientific and regulatory challenges.
By studying the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science, 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. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
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, any Mathematics or any Science 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.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
English language requirements
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
Graduate with the legal judgement and scientific thinking to translate scientific evidence into legal, ethical and policy responses. 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
Big Ideas in Science: Life, the Universe and Everything
Dispute Resolution
Legal Institutions and Methods
Making Sense of Data
Principles of Criminal Law
Principles of Public Law
Career Options and Professional Identity
Contract Law A
Contract Law B
Ideas to Innovation
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
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science is a combined double degree offered at La Trobe University, allowing students to study both Law and Science concurrently. However, detailed course overview information was not available on the page at the time of extraction.
Prospective students can apply through La Trobe University's standard application process. La Trobe offers early entry and pathway programs, including the Aspire early entry program, and provides guidance for Year 12 students, non-Year 12 students, and international students on how to apply.
La Trobe University offers a range of scholarships, including international scholarships, which prospective students of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science can explore through the university's scholarships section.
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