Prepare for a business-savvy legal career
Set yourself apart with a flexible double degree that will open up a world of career choices. This program is designed to build strong legal, analytical and communication skills that put you in demand across a range of sectors. You’ll study all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, as well as foundational business concepts across areas like accounting, management and marketing.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Set yourself apart with a flexible double degree that will open up a world of career choices. This program is designed to build strong legal, analytical and communication skills that put you in demand across a range of sectors. You’ll study all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, as well as foundational business concepts across areas like accounting, management and marketing.
In this program you will:
- Study the foundations of the Australian legal system, including criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts, property law and constitutional law
- Deepen your business knowledge with a choice of electives courses in areas like including international business, economics and finance, entrepreneurship and more
- Build practical legal skills by preparing advice, present legal arguments and observing court proceedings
- Have the opportunity to work with clients under legal supervision in a law practice, or undertake an internship
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Business disciplines
Refer to Bachelor of Business
Career opportunities
- In-house counsel
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Government legal officer
- Business administration
- Contracts officer
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
COR109 Developing Personal Leadership Capability
LAW101 Creating and delivering marketing value
LAW102 Managerial Project
LAW103 Planning and Pitching your start-up
LAW104 Building Agile Organisations
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168):
LAW201 Project Leadership
LAW202 Cultural Intelligence in the Global Environment
LAW203 Managerial Project
LAW204 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management
LAW205 Managerial Business Analytics
LAW206 Research Project A
LAW301 Research Project B
LAW302 Communication and Thought
LAW303 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW304 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW401 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW402 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW403 Torts A
LAW404 Torts B
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Contracts A
LAW310 Contracts B
LAW311 Property A
LAW312 Property B
LAW313 Constitutional Law
LAW315 Equity & Trusts
LAW318 Corporations Law
LAW405 Civil Procedure
LAW406 Administrative Law
LAW407 Professional Conduct
LAW408 Evidence
LAW409 Regulation
LAW410 Commercial Law
LAW411 Children & the Law
LAW412 Law Professional Practice
LAW414 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW415 Building & Construction Law
LAW416 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW417 Advocacy
LAW418 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW419 Planning and Environment Law
LAW420 Elder Law and Succession
LAW421 Intellectual Property
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Taxation
LAW441 Public International Law
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator.
Business courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
BUS101 Private International Law
BUS102 International Human Rights Law
BUS104 Legal Internship
BUS105 Sports Law
BUS106 International Commercial Disputes
BUS108 Employment Law
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
BUS306 Health Law
BUS320 Family Law
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Economics and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students