The media landscape is evolving, and people need new legal frameworks. In the digital age, journalists and members of the public often find themselves navigating with laws designed for an analogue world. A double degree in law and media and communication prepares them to stay one step ahead.
La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication gives students the skills and experience to navigate media as it is now – and as it evolves in the future. In students' law studies, they will cover key areas of legal practice and build transferable skills that they can take into a range of workplaces – such as advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution.
Students will also build expertise in media and communication as they build their understanding of contract management, media regulation and representation. For those who are ready to get their hands dirty, they can get to work in the student-run media outlet, Upstart. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake placements in a range of legal settings, including community legal centers, law firms, government agencies and with judges and magistrates. For those who want to take things further, they can put their legal skills to the test with both local and international law competitions.
