About the course

Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) gives you an enhanced law qualification in just four years, so you’ll be prepared for a rewarding legal career sooner.Gain a powerful skillset in dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law, company law, public law and more.Discover career options in a wide range of industries, including legal practice, the community sector, international development, government and more.

　　In La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you'll develop the knowledge and expertise to establish yourself as a forward-thinking legal professional. You'll combine outstanding intellectual and skills-based legal training with a progressive approach to law, preparing you for a rewarding career.Explore the principles of key areas of legal practice. Tailor your degree to your career aspirations with a diverse range of electives. Study how legal practice shapes the most pressing challenges of our time, including in areas such as environmental law, international law, intellectual property law, and cyber law and policy.

　　As you study, you'll build your talents in advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution, so you'll be ready to apply them in both legal and non-legal settings. You'll also have opportunities to test your skills in competitions – whether that's competing against fellow La Trobe students, going up against students from other Australian universities, or even competing with representatives from international universities like Harvard, Cambridge and the University of Hong Kong.

　　Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into legal practice in Victoria, Australia, as determined by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts in substantive areas of law.Apply analytical and professional judgement in identifying legal issues, critically evaluating legal doctrine and providing innovative solutions to complex legal problems.Coherently communicate legal knowledge, research, and analysis using a variety of modes to both legal and non-legal actors.

　　This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria. After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including in legal practice, the community sector, international development, environmental protection, government, banking and professional services. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.

　　IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　This course does not have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and therefore no international entry requirements.

　　International Baccalaureate - 33

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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