Students can combine a leading law degree with the commercial expertise that organizations are looking for in Deakin University's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. Their broad knowledge of both commercial and legal concepts, as well as robust training, practical experience and industry placements, will give them a competitive edge in all areas of corporate law.
Students will graduate with two sought-after degrees in just five years – two fewer than if they completed each degree separately – and open up a world of exciting career opportunities with their dual expertise in commerce and law. In the law stream, students will be trained in all major areas of law before applying their skills on real cases at Deakin University Law Clinic. In the commerce stream, they will study a broad range of disciplines before choosing one of nine majors, allowing them to tailor their degree to their career goals.
Deakin University's combined course in commerce and law gives graduates practical, commercially focused skills, as well as professional legal insight.
Students' teachers are active researchers and field workers, so they will always be learning the latest industry concepts, legal practice and approaches. Plus, students will benefit from their existing connections and insights, giving them a competitive edge that's ready for the workplace.
In this combined course, students will study a range of topics across both areas. They will develop their business knowledge through one of the university's commerce majors:
- accounting
- economics
- finance
- financial planning
- human resources management
- management
- management information systems
- marketing
Deakin University Law School provides a strong foundation in all major areas of law, including:
- contracts law
- legal practice and ethics
- criminal law and procedure
- torts
- property law
- constitutional law
- administrative law
Students will expand on this valuable mix of education at Deakin University Law Clinic, where they will conduct research on legal issues and offer advice under supervision from qualified solicitors. Students will sit in on real courtroom proceedings and undertake an internship placement for credit towards their degree.
Deakin University's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws graduates have the combined business capabilities and legal expertise that organizations are looking for.
