University of Adelaide
5 years full-time
Combine legal expertise with accounting and finance knowledge in this five-year double degree. Graduates emerge equipped to advise on contracts, taxation, compliance, and business strategy while balancing legal and commercial objectives across diverse industries.
International students must meet academic entry requirements based on their country (e.g., ATAR 85 for Australia, Gaokao 75% for China, IB 30 for Global). English language proficiency is required with IELTS Overall 7 (or equivalent) in all bands. Applicants must have completed secondary education equivalent to SACE or higher education study (minimum 6 months full-time). No specific prerequisites or assumed knowledge required, though strong analytical and communication skills are beneficial.
The program comprises 240 units across five years. Core legal studies include Contract Law, Torts, Property Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Equity and Trusts, International Law, Evidence, and Civil Dispute Resolution. Commerce components focus on Accounting for Decision Makers, Financial Accounting (1 & 2), Management Accounting, Accounting Systems and Analytics, Auditing, and Contemporary Issues in Accounting. Additional core courses cover Business Finance, Data Analytics, Taxation Law, Economics, Management and Leadership, Business Applications for AI, and Predictive Analytics. Students complete 36 units of electives from options including Family Law, Human Rights Law, Intellectual Property Law, Health Law, Environmental Law, and Climate Change Law. Work-integrated learning includes professional placement experience.
Adelaide University is a leading research institution offering contemporary, accessible, and future-focused degrees. The program is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia, ensuring graduates meet professional standards. The university provides state-of-the-art facilities including purpose-built moot courtrooms, legal and tax clinics, and modern learning spaces. With a strong emphasis on practical experience through internships, community projects, and clinical legal education, Adelaide prepares graduates for versatile careers in law and commerce.
Graduates pursue diverse careers leveraging combined legal and commercial expertise. Career paths include Solicitor, Barrister, Accountant, In-house Counsel, Legal Policy Adviser, Legal or Management Consultant, Financial Analyst, Policy Analyst, Business Development Manager, Banking and Finance Lawyer, Corporate Lawyer, and Compliance or Regulatory Officer. Industry trends show strong job growth for solicitors and skyrocketing demand for accountants (300% annual employment growth). Professionals with transferable skills are highly valued, with strong employment growth predicted to 2033. Graduates can lead legal modernization initiatives, establish startups, advise government on law-business nexus, or champion causes like climate change and corporate accountability.
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