Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of Business at Flinders University is an integrated double degree designed to prepare graduates for diverse professional roles that require expertise in both legal practice and business management. Structured over 5.5 years of full-time study, this comprehensive program combines rigorous legal education, covering core principles of Australian law and legal reasoning, with in-depth business studies in areas such as management, finance, marketing, or international business.

The degree follows an Australian academic structure, comprising units of study that accumulate credit points towards course completion. Students build a strong foundation in law during the initial years, followed by advanced law electives, practical legal training, and honours-level research. Simultaneously, the business component is tailored to develop commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Honours-level requirements involve a substantial research thesis or capstone project, enabling the development of advanced analytical and research skills.

A distinctive feature of this program is its focus on work-integrated learning. Legal practice training equips graduates with experience in real-world contexts, while business coursework often features industry projects and placements. This dual focus ensures students graduate with strong communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, skills that are highly valued in the Australian legal and business sectors.

This double degree suits aspiring lawyers keen to operate within commercial, corporate, or managerial environments, as well as those seeking a competitive advantage in business settings where legal literacy is essential. Graduates are well-placed for professional admission to legal practice in South Australia and beyond, pending completion of all requirements, and are also prepared for the dynamic business landscape.
International students should confirm entry and English language requirements on the official page.

• Solicitor or Barrister (with admission to practice)
• Corporate Legal Adviser
• In-house Counsel
• Compliance or Risk Manager
• Business Analyst
• Commercial Manager
• Human Resource Adviser
• Government Policy Officer
• Legal Project Manager in Australian law firms, corporates, public sector, or consulting industries

International graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, and students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study in Australia.