Forge an international legal career and develop competitive skills with cross-cultural relevance in Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies. You’ll learn about and analyse the forces shaping Australia, investigate the internationalisation of the law, and apply it all at a global level through Deakin’s overseas study experiences.

Want to take your legal career to the world stage?

Offering commercial law knowledge with an international focus, this course prepares you for a rewarding career as a practicing lawyer, international relations professional or global leader. 

You’ll also commit to an enriching international learning experience, either as a student at an exchange partner university or as part of an approved internship. Immerse yourself in the culture while you apply your theory to a truly global environment.

Our first-rate law school provides a competitive foundation in all major areas of law, including:

• contracts law
• legal practice and ethics
• criminal law and procedure
• torts
• property law
• constitutional law
• administrative law.

We take an experiential approach to learning, so you’ll build on your classroom learning by working on real cases at Deakin Law Clinic. Under supervision from qualified solicitors, you’ll conduct research on legal issues, offer advice, and sit in on real courtroom proceedings.

You’ll learn from teachers who are active in this field, ensuring you access the latest concepts, ideas and approaches. You’ll also benefit from networking with their industry connections.

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies graduates are suitable candidates for a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• corporate lawyer
• crime analyst
• criminal lawyer
• law reform officer
• judge
• jury consultant
• law professor
• legal adviser
• mediator
• diplomat
• federal police officer
• trade agreements negotiator
• ASIO officer
• foreign affairs officer
• politician
• NGO policy officer.