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La Trobe's combined Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science program lets you explore diverse interests while developing both legal expertise and advanced scientific understanding. From breakthroughs in biotechnology to digital privacy concerns, modern scientific progress directly affects society. This dual qualification equips you to tackle current issues through scientific, legal and ethical lenses. Enjoy our innovative approach to legal studies, allowing you to customize your law degree to match your professional aspirations. You'll master fundamental legal principles while developing sought-after skills in advocacy, mediation and conflict resolution that employers value highly across sectors.
The science component provides exceptional flexibility, offering numerous specialization options. Explore growing fields like cyber defense, machine learning and analytics or established disciplines such as biochemistry, plant science and heredity studies. Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities like the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS), learning from leading researchers in their specialties.
Develop the necessary legal knowledge and competencies for Victorian legal practice certification as outlined by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board. Acquire comprehensive scientific knowledge to analyze and solve practical challenges, with specialized expertise in at least one discipline. Assess information critically from various sources to clearly communicate scientific concepts and findings to different audiences. Maintain high standards of academic and professional ethics while conducting, assessing and presenting scientific work.
This honors law degree meets Victoria's legal practice education requirements. Graduates of this dual program can pursue diverse careers bridging law and science.
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