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La Trobe's combined Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Psychological Science equips you with a versatile skillset, blending practical legal training with psychological expertise to launch a fulfilling career. While pursuing your law studies, you can customize your degree through diverse electives and real-world professional experiences. Our program delivers exceptional legal education with an innovative approach that readies you for the workforce. You'll gain specialized legal knowledge in core areas while developing universally valued skills such as advocacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Achieve the necessary understanding and proficiency in the prescribed legal knowledge areas for Victorian practice admission, as outlined by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board. Develop scientific methods for gathering, analyzing, and assessing information to solve problems. Cultivate cultural awareness and sensitivity to diversity. Evaluate psychological theories and research while honing effective written and oral communication skills.
Apply ethical principles in psychology while mastering comprehensive knowledge of Australia's legal framework, including fundamental concepts across key areas of law.
This dual degree meets Victoria's academic requirements for legal practice admission. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths spanning legal practice, community services, welfare organizations, and policy advisory positions.
At a minimum, you need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject pre-requisites
English language requirement:
IELTS: Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component