Bachelor of Laws Double Degrees (Honours)

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is your path to become a lawyer or legal professional.

You'll build a foundation in how the law works - and how and why laws change over time. Research past decisions to understand precedent and learn to analyse and interpret laws, regulations and court rulings.

Pair your law degree with a second area of interest to double your knowledge and expertise, and expand your career opportunities across two fields.

Debate the future of law and explore emerging areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. Embrace your social conscience as a champion for environmental sustainability and climate action. Be inspired by engaging, award-winning teachers and leading researchers in areas such as international law as you prepare for an international career.

Learn about the importance of ethics and professional conduct and how to uphold the integrity of the legal system with fairness and equality. Graduate ready to guide strategy and decision-making for small business to large corporations.

What you'll learn

A double degree expands your knowledge and opens doors to a broad range of career opportunities. Graduate with two qualifications in five years instead of just the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) after four years.

When you study a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Adelaide University, you will explore the core legal areas required as a legal practitioner in Australia, known as the Priestley 11. These include:

• Administrative law

• Civil procedure

• Company law

• Contracts

• Criminal law and procedure

• Equity and trusts

• Evidence

• Federal and state constitutional law

• Professional conduct

• Property

• Torts.

You'll also practise technical drafting for court documents, client communication and advocacy skills - so you'll be ready to step into the legal profession understanding dispute resolution and evidence.

Examine laws in Australia today and build strong research skills to propose legal solutions to contemporary issues. Investigate how the Australian justice system deals with criminal responsibility.

You'll unpack legal topics to broaden your understanding of the law, practise legal problem solving and analysis, and choose electives suited to your individual interests and career aspirations.

From your first year, you'll be introduced to fundamental legal and ethical principles of business. Explore courses on decision-making, financial and managerial accounting and the role of management in planning, organising and leading. You'll build an understanding of broad economic concepts and key marketing activities in the modern economy.

Throughout your studies, you'll build practical skills and have the opportunity to take part in community projects, clinical legal education, internships, study tours and mooting.

Learn negotiation skills and how to effectively collaborate, mediate and navigate workplace conflicts. We'll help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by exploring theory - boosting your confidence to take smart business risks.

Double degrees

The following double degrees are available:

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Business of Business

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics (Honours) (6 years)

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of International Relations

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Journalism

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change

Professional accreditation

To become a lawyer in Australia, you must satisfy three requirements:

1. You've completed your Bachelor of Laws or equivalent course.

2. You've completed a Practical Legal Training (PLT) program, which awards you a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.

3. You're a fit and proper person.

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) provides the academic qualification required for admission to legal practice. You will cover the practical requirements in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) which you can do with a number of providers.

You'll need to demonstrate that you are a fit and proper person to be admitted to the Australian legal profession. This means you are someone of good moral character. The rules in each state differ, so check with your state's admitting authority.