13th in the world

With more than 150 years of experience, the University of Sydney Law School is one of the world’s leading law schools, ranked 13th in the world in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

1st in Australia

We are ranked first in Australia and fourth in the world for graduate employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020.

Pursue your interests in business and law through our Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws program and graduate with two degrees that will open doors to excellent career prospects in both fields. You will develop foundational knowledge of law, with the commercial, technical and management skills to launch your career as a legal practitioner, or step into the business world where a law degree is highly regarded.

Today’s law graduates need to be equipped with an agile mindset, and the ability to draw on legal and non-legal insights to solve multi-faceted problems, amidst unprecedented change, shifting client expectations and rapid technological advancements.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is one of the most reputable law programs in Australia, highly regarded overseas and your first step towards admissions as a legal practitioner in NSW.

Focused on the modern legal environment, you will develop the complex problem solving and analytical skills required to meet the challenges of a contemporary global landscape.

Complementing your legal studies, the Bachelor of Commerce combines business theory with practice, giving you a solid foundation in business subject areas such as:

• Accounting
• Banking
• Business Analytics
• Business Information Systems
• Business Law
• Finance
• Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing

You will be exposed to real-world business cases and experiences, drawn from our wide network of Australian and international business partners. The program also allows you to tailor your degree through the completion of at least one commerce major from a wide range of business subject areas.

Why study here?

• World renowned for legal education the University of Sydney Law School is ranked 12th in the world in the QS World University Rankings for the discipline of law.
• Build your global network as you connect with our Australian and international partners.
• Take advantage of exchange opportunities and work with leading companies in Sydney, Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States and South America through our industry placements.
• Access the Business School's dedicated Careers and Employability Office for specialised services that will help you achieve your career aspirations.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Barrister
• Solicitor
• Judge 
• Magistrate
• Marketer
• Human resources specialist
• Financial specialist
• Entrepreneur
• Small business owner
• Project manager
• Accountant
• Management consultant
• Economist
• Global analyst

Graduates of the combined course who wish to become legal practitioners complete an accredited program of practical legal training following completion of award requirements.

 PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International); EQUIS, the quality assurance arm of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD); and CEMS the Global Alliance in Management Education. The Business School is the only Australian business school to be admitted to CEMS, which is a prestigious alliance of 17 renowned European business schools, nine non-European academic institutions, and 60 of the world's leading multinational corporations.

For certain career options, external accreditation is a requirement for entering the workforce. Further accreditations are available to students who complete the requirements and meet eligibility criteria for the following: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), and CFA Institute® Program Partner.

Our Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board and meets the academic requirements for practising law in New South Wales.