Murdoch University
5 years full-time
Combine legal expertise with business acumen in this 5-year dual degree. Ideal for aspiring lawyers and business professionals seeking to understand both legal systems and commercial operations, with real-world experience through community legal clinics and professional placements.
Domestic students require an ATAR of 90 or equivalent. English language requirements can be met through completion of Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level, or through English proficiency tests. Multiple pathways available including Pre-Law course (60% average), university preparation courses, vocational education, and experience-based entry. International students must meet equivalent qualifications and English proficiency standards.
Core legal studies cover criminal law and procedure, contracts, torts, equity, property law, constitutional law, evidence, trusts, administrative law, civil procedure, corporations law, and ethics and professional responsibility. Business components include management in global environments, marketing, accounting principles, and economics. Students select a major from eight options: Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, or Hospitality and Tourism Management. Additional units include statutory interpretation, skills for legal practice, and discovery study.
Murdoch University offers industry-designed curriculum with real-world learning through the on-campus SCALES Community Legal Centre, providing practical legal experience with actual clients. The program features mooting competitions for advocacy skill development, professional internships with law firms and government agencies, and corporate projects. Ranked #1 in Western Australia for skills development and five-star rating for overall educational experience in Law and Paralegal studies (Good Universities Guide 2026). The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia and recognised by the Malaysia Bar Council.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths including solicitor, barrister, corporate legal adviser, commercial lawyer, investment lawyer, business or strategy consultant, policy adviser, compliance or risk analyst, and entrepreneur. The dual qualification opens opportunities across industries where legal and commercial knowledge are essential. Bachelor of Business (Accounting) graduates meet academic requirements for CPA Australia membership and Chartered Accountants ANZ entry. The combination of legal and business expertise positions graduates for leadership roles in corporate law, government, consulting firms, and entrepreneurial ventures.
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