The commercialisation of rapidly evolving technologies has opened the door to a new kind of expert with specialist knowledge in both science and law. Study Deakin University's Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws to graduate with an increasingly sought-after skill set to succeed in either field, or where science and law intersect.
This double degree gives students the freedom to learn more about what interests them. Get a taste for different disciplines within science before choosing to focus on an area they are passionate about. The law stream of this double degree is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board and is supported by extensive practical training. Students will have the opportunity to work on real cases at Deakin Law Clinic – invaluable preparation if they choose to become a fully qualified lawyer after six to 12 months of additional training.
Students will tailor their degree to a unique career aspirations with Deakin University's broad spectrum of science specialisations and get more out of their studies by learning about the things that matter to them.
Students will learn to solve tomorrow's global issues through science and discovery and build their foundational knowledge by studying a range of science-related study areas before focusing on one of 7 majors:
- animal biology
- cell biology and genomics
- chemistry
- environmental science
- human biology
- mathematical modelling
- plant biology
Deakin University's Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) and covers all major areas of the law, including:
- contract
- torts
- property
- legal practice and ethics
- constitutional law
- criminal law and procedure
- administrative law
Deakin Law School consistently ranks among the top in the country and the world for teaching quality and student satisfaction. Teaching staff are leaders in their field and will prepare students for real issues currently faced by those in the legal sector.
Throughout their degree, students will develop practical legal skills including:
- negotiation
- mediation
- preparing for court appearances
- legal drafting
- statutory interpretation
Students will also gain practical experience beyond the classroom through programs in modern teaching laboratories, completing a Community Science Project and undertaking industry-based learning placements. In the Deakin Law Clinic, will even get to work on real legal cases, interview real clients, offer advice where appropriate and, in some cases, attend courtroom proceedings.
