Program Overview

Gain a prestigious double degree that prepares you to be a change-maker in business and law with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce.

Develop a sophisticated understanding of legal process, advanced negotiation, and complex legal and regulatory frameworks that will give you an edge in commercial settings and corporate legal practice. You'll hone your skills in financial literacy and master digital business tools, with opportunities to learn in legal placements across government and corporate sectors.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce, you will:

• Specialise as a corporate legal expert through studies in incorporation, corporate governance and methods of financing
• Build key skills in dispute resolution, negotiation and mediation
• Develop cultural intelligence, leadership skills, stakeholder negotiation and communication skills that help you to thrive in any work environment
• Choose from a wide range of commerce majors, including accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, management and marketing
• Be ready to meet the legal and commercial challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data
• Depending on your choice of majors, graduate ready to apply for membership of a range of business professional associations.

Major: Accounting

Gain the skills to transform financial and non-financial data into actionable insights and empower businesses to make informed decisions.

Explore topics such as accounting information systems, management accounting, financial accounting and reporting, auditing and assurance, taxation and more. Discover the impacts of emerging digital technologies in financial reporting. Apply your learning to real-world business scenarios with an integrated project that prepares you for your transition to work. Graduate ready to apply for membership of CPA Australia, CAANZ and CIMA – your path to becoming a qualified accountant.