About the Courses

BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS)/BACHELOR OF GLOBAL STUDIES COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Year 1

After completing 1 year of full-time study

You can exit with a Diploma of Arts

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies intended learning outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into legal practice in Victoria, Australia, as determined by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.

Identify and analyse international and global problems, and formulate responses to them.

Apply critical thinking and research methodologies to analyse key issues in global studies and contribute to new knowledge in the discipline's various subfields.

Communicate effectively, in written and spoken formats, about global issues to a variety of academic and professional audiences.

Demonstrate work readiness, teamwork and initiative through learning a new language, going on exchange, practicing self-directed learning and/or participation in a work placement.

Critically analyse the complex systems, structures, laws and practices that shape global issues from a range of political, social, legal, and cultural perspectives.

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Australian legal systems, institutions and procedures, including fundamental legal principles and concepts in substantive areas of law.

Apply analytical and professional judgement in identifying legal issues, critically evaluating legal doctrine and providing innovative solutions to complex legal problems.

Coherently communicate legal knowledge, research, and analysis using a variety of modes to both legal and non-legal actors.

Demonstrate an advanced capacity to work independently, self-manage workload, foster personal and professional development, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Critically analyse, synthesise relevant legal sources and conduct research independently using technologies where appropriate.

Demonstrate awareness of and critically reflect on lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities and the importance of integrity and service in legal analysis and practice.

Demonstrate awareness of and critically reflect on the historical, social, economic and cultural contexts and implications of laws and the role of lawyers in promoting justice and equity.

Comprehend and critique key knowledge in the various subfields of Global Studies discipline.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies career opportunities

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria. The blend of legal and political expertise you'll build in this degree prepare you for a range of possible fields and roles, including:

Foreign affairs

Take a lead role in government relations working with foreign governments, organisations and businesses in a regional and global context.

Humanitarian advocacy

Support local communities to improve their wellbeing and access to services and basic human necessities.

Barrister or solicitor

Advocate for justice as you prepare cases, represent clients in court, assist in creating and reviewing contracts, and provide advice on legal issues.

In-house legal counsel

Combine your legal expertise with other interests as you work as a dedicated legal practitioner in a business or other organisation.

Policy analyst

Guide public policy by playing an important role in the creation, implementation and evaluation of policies and regulations.