Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) at Adelaide University is a comprehensive double degree, blending in-depth legal knowledge with expertise in managing people within organisations. Students receive a thorough grounding in Australian law, exploring key areas such as contract, criminal, constitutional, administrative and property law, while simultaneously engaging with the principles of human resource management, including recruitment, talent development, workplace relations and organisational behaviour.

This double degree is typically structured over five years of full-time study and is set in semesters. Students complete core law units (with a focus on high-level research and problem-solving, culminating in the honours component) alongside business and human resource management units, earning credit points for each completed subject. In the final years, students may undertake a capstone experience, research or a work-integrated learning opportunity, which could include professional placement in Australian legal practices or corporate HR departments, enabling them to develop practical skills and industry connections.

Graduates develop a suite of valuable skills: advanced critical thinking and legal analysis, strategic decision-making, negotiation, people management and workplace communication. These abilities are highly valued across legal, corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors in Australia. The course is designed for students aspiring to careers at the intersection of law and business, whether as legal professionals with deep business insight, or HR experts with thorough legal acumen.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency, commonly IELTS Academic 7.0–7.5 for law. While studying, students are eligible to work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and upon graduation, they may seek employment in Australia via the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, subject to visa conditions. Adelaide’s vibrant legal and business sectors provide excellent opportunities for practical learning and post-study employment. For details on course structure, English requirements and professional pathways, check the official university page.

• Solicitor or barrister (after completing any required professional legal training and admission processes in Australia)
• Human resource manager or HR consultant in Australian corporate, government or not-for-profit organisations
• Workplace relations advisor or industrial relations specialist
• Corporate governance and compliance officer
• Management roles in recruitment, learning and development, or employee relations
• Policy advisor in government or regulatory bodies
• Legal and HR roles in sectors such as finance, retail, resources, and health