Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (002452M)

Students will combine a leading law degree with the commercial expertise that organizations are looking for in Deakin University's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. Their broad knowledge of both commercial and legal concepts, as well as robust training, practical experience and industry placements, will give them a competitive edge in all areas of corporate law.

Graduate with two sought-after degrees in just five years – two fewer than if students completed each degree separately – and open up a world of exciting career opportunities with their dual expertise in commerce and law. In the law stream, students be trained in all major areas of law before applying their skills on real cases at Deakin Law Clinic. In the commerce stream, they will study a broad range of disciplines before choosing one of nine majors, allowing them to tailor their degree to their career goals.

In this double degree, students will study a range of topics across both areas. They can develop their business knowledge through one of these commerce majors: • Accounting • Economics • Finance • Financial planning • Human resources management • Management • Management information systems • Marketing

Deakin Law School provides a strong foundation in all major areas of law, including: • Contracts law • Legal practice and ethics • Criminal law and procedure • Torts • Property law • Constitutional law • Administrative law