Bachelor (Honours)
The rapid globalisation of our society means international relations are more important - and more complex - than ever. Want to be a leader in this evolving world? Combine a global perspective with in-depth legal expertise.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies is an immersive and flexible double degree giving you the skills and knowledge to succeed.
Become a legal expert with valuable expertise in global affairs. You'll develop your legal knowledge and skills as you build a deep understanding of global issues, diplomacy, politics, and international trade.
Your law degree will introduce you to the fundamentals of legal practice and build your skills in advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution - all highly valued by employers across a range of industries.
At the same time, your global studies degree will immerse you in a wide range of global issues, including international relations and geopolitics, contemporary security issues, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and contemporary armed conflict and terrorism. Tailor your studies to your interests with a choice of five curated majors - international relations, conflict and negotiation, Asian politics and security, government and policy, and human rights.
When it comes to learning, there's no substitute for hands-on experience. You'll have the opportunity to take on real-world work placements in settings such as community legal centres, law firms, government agencies, and with judges and magistrates (subject to availability) and bolster your education with a practical global studies placement subject. You could also put your legal skills to the test in law competitions, both locally and internationally.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Bachelor Degree Honours.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies, students must complete a total of 600 credit points across 5 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 4 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 5 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 BACHELOR OF GLOBAL STUDIES INDUCTION SEMINAR POL1ISP 1 15 DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAW1DR 1 15 LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AND METHODS LAW1LIM 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW LAW1CRL 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW LAW1PPL 1 15 STATES, SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POL1SNS 1 15 CONTRACT LAW A LAW2CTA 2 15 CONTRACT LAW B LAW2CTB 2 15 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANISATIONS POL2IOL 2 15 PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LAW2CSL 2 15 PRINCIPLES OF TORT LAW LAW2TOT 2 15 CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW3004 3 15 FOUNDATIONS OF PROPERTY LAW LAW3002 3 15 REAL PROPERTY LAW LAW3005 3 15 STATUTORY INTERPRETATION LAW3003 3 15 EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW3001 4 15 PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LAW4004 4 15 PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW4003 5 15
A major is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a major, this sequence must add up to 120 credit points. In some courses, you need to complete at least one major from your course's discipline to attain your degree. If there is room in your degree for more than one major, you may wish to complete an open access major from another discipline area.
Course majors Major code Asian politics and security MJR-APS01 Chinese studies advanced MJR-CHIA01 Chinese studies beginners MJR-CHIB01 Chinese studies extension MJR-CHIE01 Chinese studies intermediate MJR-CHII01 Conflict and negotiation MJR-CNE01 French studies advanced MJR-FREA01 French studies beginners MJR-FREB01 French studies extension MJR-FREE01 French studies intermediate MJR-FREI01 Government and policy MJR-GVP01 Greek studies advanced MJR-GRKA01 Greek studies beginners MJR-GRKB01 Greek studies extension MJR-GRKE01 Greek studies intermediate MJR-GRKI01 Hindi studies beginners MJR-HNDB01 Human rights MJR-HMR01 International relations MJR-INR01 Italian studies advanced MJR-ITAA01 Italian studies beginners MJR-ITAB01 Italian studies extension MJR-ITAE01 Italian studies intermediate MJR-ITAI01 Japanese studies advanced MJR-JPNA01 Japanese studies beginners MJR-JPNB01 Japanese studies intermediate MJR-JPNI01 Spanish studies advanced MJR-SPAA01 Spanish studies beginners MJR-SPAB01 Spanish studies extension MJR-SPAE01 Spanish studies intermediate MJR-SPAI01 Sustainability and development StudyFlex major
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points LAW INTERNSHIP B LAW4INB 5 15 LEGAL RESEARCH PROJECT LAW4005 5 15
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ISSUES IN GLOBAL POLITICS POL3IPP 3 15 COMPANY LAW LAW4002 5 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria. The blend of legal and political expertise you'll build in this degree prepare you for a range of possible fields and roles, including:
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to meet the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria as an Australian lawyer.
Admission to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Victoria also requires the completion of practical legal training via either a 12-month period of supervised legal training or completion of an approved practical legal training course (for example, at the Leo Cussen Institute or The College of Law). Candidates for admission to practice must also satisfy the Admissions Board that they are a fit and proper person to be admitted to practice.
International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by the relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.
International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a practical legal traineeship and a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the Australian Department of Immigration for details.
Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. For further details, including admission to the legal profession and/or relevant visa requirements, please contact the professional body for details.