Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, July
International tuition: A$34,600
Domestic tuition: A$10,958

Program overview

By studying this program you will develop essential legal skills such as advocacy, mediation, negotiation, critical thinking and dispute resolution. Learn the versatility and skills that make you more employable. Prepare for the future of law by exploring emerging areas such as law and technology and legal entrepreneurship. You’ll also benefit from over 150 clinical placement opportunities, industry networking events and classes with practising scholars. Reasons to study law at La Trobe: Study at a leading Law School, with a 45-year history of teaching law Take advantage of clerkship or placement opportunities at law firms and community legal centres Participate in mooting competitions in Hong Kong, Vienna and Frankfurt Enjoy a personalised learning experience with small class sizes Study future-focused and industry-leading technology and cyberlaw subjects Be mentored by experienced barristers, solicitors and judges Study at a university with a strong global reputation: La Trobe Law subjects are rated in the top 200 worldwide * Access study abroad opportunities in Europe, the USA, Asia and South America.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
Entry into a Bachelor Degree program at La Trobe University requires completion of Australian Year 12 (or international equivalent) with a certain grade, and meeting subject pre-requisites (if applicable). Please check your course for details. Subject prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

Career opportunities

Our law degree prepares graduates for a career as a solicitor, barrister, senior government official, politician, business person, taxation officer, investment banker and more. La Trobe alumni hold positions as Senior Counsel and Queen’s Counsel, Magistrates, Judges and senior partners at law firms of every size.

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia