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: Economics

As a social science, economics is an exciting and challenging discipline that explores real-world issues and analyses ways to improve the well-being of people and the societies we live in. This major will give you valuable insights into the application of economic principles to develop government policy, business solutions and understand the choices people make. Analyse important issues such as poverty, inequality, inflation, unemployment, environmental issues, innovation, digital transformation, international competition, trade and economic development, many of which relate to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The key graduate attributes that a major in economics develop are critical thinking, problem solving, researching and evaluating information. Overall you gain the skills for careers in economic and social policy, business, banking, financial markets and consulting.