Bachelor of Business (Legal Studies)

This degree will give you a solid grounding in core business concepts and expertise in some areas of the law. You will study courses from the Law discipline and focus on fundamental principles of the Australian legal system.

Many of our teaching staff are legal professionals and current researchers and you will study their findings in class. We also consult with industry as part of course planning - so you'll work on real-world projects that are relevant today.

The Bachelor of Business (Legal Studies) is also a pathway into our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or Laws (Honours) Double Degree.

UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) - the world's leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

The degree starts with core courses in business theory. These will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals such as international business, economics and accounting and intelligence.

You'll then branch out into your legal studies specialisation where you'll focus on areas such as the foundations of law and public law; torts and contracts. You will also study eight electives - four in legal studies and four in business. Through these you'll get valuable industry experience and deepen your legal knowledge.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

As we are the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management1, our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career ready.

Employment for legal professionals in Australia is projected to increase by 17.8 per cent between now and November 20202. Careers to consider:

• Court or legal clerk: performing clerical work for courts and legal practices such as organising jury and witness lists, maintaining order in courts, executing court orders, processing court documents, documenting court proceedings
• Government affairs/policy adviser: analysing policies and their effects to provide advice and guidance to governments and organisations; offering strategic policy and planning advice on programs and operations; reviewing, developing, and implementing policies and strategies
• Legal adviser: preparing legal documentation; conducting legal research projects; consulting with clients and stakeholders
• Legal secretary: providing administrative and operational support to legal professionals such as law firms, government departments, law courts and judges
• Paralegal: support the delivery of legal services such as case planning, legal research, drafting correspondence, fact checking, preparing for and assisting at trial, locating and interviewing witnesses

1ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19 - Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only. 2Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2015.