Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Arts

Our Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Arts gives you a strong foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving skills for a dynamic future-ready legal career. Be prepared for the legal world of tomorrow – artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity and more – with a degree that explores how technology is transforming legal practice. You’ll focus on legal tech, commercial law and intellectual property law, and learn how to protect the rights of those who create and innovate. Plus, gain a solid grounding with core units in Constitutional Law, Contract Law and Criminal Law. Whether you’re passionate about climate change, social justice or how to protect our rights in an evolving tech rich world – with your arts degree, you’ll fortify your analytical thinking by tackling complex and crucial global problems with majors such as Climate and Social Justice or Ethics and Technology. Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. In this double degree, you'll complete law-related professional experience placements . You'll also be introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises. In arts unit, collaborate with fellow students and community, civil society and industry partners to create real campaigns for real social change. advertising, arts, business, chinese, cinema, commercial law, copyright, creative writing, criminology, editing, environmental, games, intellectual property, interactivity, international, history, japanese, journalism, law, legal, LLB, media, patents, philosophy, politics, screen studies, social media, sustainability, trade marks, writing, Climate and Social Justice, Criminology, Ethics and Technology, Indigenous Studies, Perspectives on Globalisation , Politics, Power and Technology, Professional and Creative Writing , Screen Studies and Popular Culture

Professional Recognition:
The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practice as a lawyer in the Victorian and Australian Federal legal systems as set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board. Please be advised that non-academic requirements must also be satisfied for admission to practice and that no law degree allows graduates to practise straight away. All Laws graduates must also complete Practical Legal Training prior to applying for admission to practice as a lawyer. Swinburne offers the opportunity to complete this PLT at the same time as completing your Bachelor of Laws via the Leo Cussen Centre for Law Swinburne Program.
Career Opportunities:
There are countless career opportunities with this Laws/Arts double degree combination. Graduates have the theoretical and practical knowledge required to operate effectively in diverse settings such as law firms and barristers’ chambers, not-for-profit organisations, government, businesses and multinational corporate organisations. Your understanding of intellectual property law will also equip you for the new knowledge economy. This work includes branding and advertising, media and entertainment, design, internet companies and legal firms advising information-dependent industries. This double degree will strengthen potential career directions involving advocacy, advertising, anti-corruption, anti-discrimination, climate action, consumer protection, community development, corrections, cultural services, ethics, entertainment, human rights, government, indigenous engagement, large multinational organisations, law reform, NGO/aid work, media, marketing, public administration, politics, youth services, unions and writing. A law degree is the first step to becoming a lawyer. You’ll also need to complete your Practical Legal Training prior to applying for admission to practice law. Alternatively, you may continue onto postgraduate study for a career in primary or secondary school teaching, or to specialise at a more advanced level in media and communication, writing or a business area or interest.   Swinburne’s Law degree prepares you for work in all legal fields including administrative law, business and corporate law, children’s law (child protection), competition and consumer law, criminal law, dispute resolution, elder law, entertainment/arts/media law, environment and planning law, family law, human rights law, intellectual property, industrial relations, migration and refugee law, native title, NFP and charity law.