Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus, Australia

Combine a leading law degree with the commercial expertise that organisations are seeking by undertaking Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. Your broad knowledge of both commercial and legal concepts, as well as robust training, practical experience and industry placements, will give you a competitive edge in all areas of commercial law.

Graduate with two sought-after degrees in just five years – two fewer than if you completed each degree separately – and open up a world of exciting career opportunities with your dual expertise in commerce and law. In the law stream, you will be trained in all major areas of law by world-class academics before choosing from a range of real-world learning opportunities. One option is to apply your skills on real cases with real clients at the Deakin Law Clinic. In the commerce stream, you will study a broad range of foundation units before choosing one of eight majors, allowing you to tailor your degree to your career goals.

Want workplace-ready business and legal skills with a commercial focus?
We know that lawyers are increasingly expected to provide commercial and practical insight beyond pure legal advice. Our combined course in commerce and law gives graduates practical, commercially-focused skills, as well as professional legal insight.

Your teachers are active researchers and field workers, so you will always be learning the latest industry concepts, legal practice and approaches. Plus, you will benefit from their existing connections and insights, giving you a competitive edge that's ready for the workplace.

In your commerce component, you will choose a major in the area that interests you most. These majors prepare you to enter a ‘vertical’ profession where you obtain qualifications and skills that enable you to work in corporations and governments.
Options include:

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial planning
• Human resource management
• Management
• Management information systems
• Marketing.

Deakin Law School provides a strong foundation in all major areas of law, including:

• Contract law
• Criminal law and procedure
• Tort law
• Property law
• Constitutional law
• Administrative law.

Our Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws graduates have the combined business capabilities and legal expertise that organisations are looking for.