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

The Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce at Flinders University is a comprehensive double degree designed to develop both legal expertise and commercial acumen. Over 5.5 years of full-time study, students engage in rigorous training that comprehensively covers core areas of Australian law, commercial transactions, and business management. The Law (Honours) component provides a deeper understanding of legal research, critical analysis, and legal practice, including a capstone or research thesis element to further enhance students' employability and academic prowess.

This honours-level double degree is structured through a series of units of study, each earning credit points toward graduation. Students complete foundational and advanced law topics such as contract law, administrative law, and criminal law, while also gaining insights into accounting, finance, economics, and business strategy through the commerce stream. A key feature of this qualification is the integration of work-integrated learning; students participate in legal clinics, placements, or internships that closely connect classroom learning with professional practice and build real-world understanding of the Australian legal and business environments.

Graduates will gain a robust suite of skills including legal research and writing, advocacy, negotiation, commercial awareness, analytical thinking, and ethical judgement. This course suits individuals motivated to work in legal, regulatory, or business sectors, or those seeking roles where commercial and legal knowledge intersect. The inclusion of legal practice training also prepares graduates to meet the academic and practical requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in South Australia.

International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency, typically with an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 or equivalent as accepted by the university. Students should confirm specific entry requirements and course features on the official university page. While studying in Australia, international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after graduation.

• Solicitor or Barrister (following completion of admission requirements in South Australia)
• In-house Counsel for corporations or government departments
• Corporate Advisory or Compliance Officer
• Management roles in banking, finance, or consulting within Australian businesses
• Policy Advisor or Analyst in public, regulatory, or advocacy sectors
• Entrepreneurship, legal publishing, or further research in law or business