To create an optimal legal system, there needs to be an understanding of human behavior and what clients need. More than ever, employers are searching for experienced professionals with expertise in law and psychology who can create innovative solutions to people's most pressing legal challenges.
In La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychological Science, students will build an adaptable skillset that combines skills-based legal training with expertise in psychological teaching, preparing them for a rewarding career.
As students study law, they can tailor their degree to their personal career aspirations with a wide range of elective subjects and opportunities for hands-on professional experience. La Trobe University combines outstanding legal training with a progressive approach that prepares students for employment. They will build legal expertise in key areas of law and develop skills that are highly valued by all employers, like advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
In students' accredited psychological science degree, they will enjoy the full benefits of having access to academics who are experts in their fields. Students will explore the environmental factors that affect mental health and understand how community members cope with mental and physical disorders.