About the course

Curtin’s Bachelor of Laws degree provides the first qualification you need to practise as a lawyer in Australia. By combining this with our Bachelor of Commerce degree – majoring in accounting, taxation, economics, finance, marketing or human resource management – you’ll add a business industry focus to your career.

　　Our law degree offers a rich and professionally relevant foundation in legal knowledge. You’ll learn core skills essential to effective legal practice and build a strong commercial awareness. From early on in your studies, you’ll start to recognise the importance of respecting the rule of law, along with the responsibilities and ethics of legal practice.

　　You’ll also be able to select optional units in areas such as forensic advocacy, family law, human rights law, native title law and policy, and law and technology. These optional units enable you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.

　　With a Bachelor of Commerce as your second degree, you’ll gain business knowledge and practical skills specific to your chosen major. This may help you if you want to work in commercial law, employment law and corporate governance, on business policies, or as a manager or director.

　　The first three years of this course are delivered in semesters at Curtin Perth, while the fourth year, plus one trimester, is delivered at Curtin Law School at our Perth City campus. If you choose to study full-time, you can graduate with two degrees in just 4.5 years.

　　While studying in Perth city, you can gain practical experience by undertaking simulated proceedings in our high-tech moot court and working on real cases at the John Curtin Law Clinic. You’ll benefit greatly from the relationships you will form with academics, practising solicitors and barristers based at Curtin Law School, as well as from the proximity of the Supreme Court, the District Court and the Federal Court. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (January), 2024	Perth
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Bentley
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Perth
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Perth
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Perth
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	Perth
Trimester 1 (January), 2025	Bentley
Trimester 1 (January), 2025	Perth
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Bentley
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Perth
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Perth
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bentley
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Perth
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Perth
Trimester 1 (January), 2026	Perth
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Perth
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Bentley
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Perth
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Perth
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	Perth

　　

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