Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business

Law works across all industries and businesses. Adding a business degree to your law qualification will help you develop an in-depth understanding of business strategy, management, analytics and many other areas. You'll gain a broader understanding of private and public corporations and their legal implications, giving you a competitive advantage in your career.

For example, if you combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting, you could gain a qualification that allows you to be a practising lawyer or an accountant and have an in-depth understanding of both fields. You could also combine your knowledge of the two areas and become an investment lawyer.

Majors that you can study in the Bachelor of Business include Accounting, Business Law, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Business at Murdoch

1. Get experience in the corporate world so you can have an understanding of how the industry works, allowing you to make better-informed decisions.
2. Build your network of contacts by becoming a member of professional bodies and associations through our industry connections.
3. We consulted with our academics, industry contacts and students in designing these courses - so your skills and knowledge will be relevant when you step into the working world to begin your career.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• Trial advocacy
• Legal protection of international human rights
• Foundations of accounting
• Business in society
• Transforming business

Your future career

With a combined degree in Law and Business, you could work in practically any industry or sector. Careers could include:

• Lawyer
• Legal advisor in the corporate sector
• Commercial Lawyer
• Investment Lawyer

You could work in a range of industries including business or other roles in local, state and federal government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or other areas as in house counsel.

For further admission information about this course, please visit Murdoch Admission Information - Laws (Combined).

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) and recognised by the Malaysia Bar Council.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Graduates of Bachelor of Business (Accounting) meet the academic requirements for membership with CPA Australia and are eligible for entry to the Chartered Accountants Program with Chartered Accountants ANZ. Students who have been granted Advanced Standing must discuss their enrolment and selection of units with the Academic Chair as Advanced Standing may affect their ability to satisfy the admission requirements to the professional accounting bodies on completion of their degree.

The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training. For more information, please refer to https://www.lpbwa.org.au/Becoming-A-Lawyer/Admissions-Requirements

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Course specific documents

1. A completed Second Major Form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Course Ssecific documents

1. A completed Second Major Form

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing