The Bachelor of Laws focuses on commercial law with emphasis on intellectual property law. As the only degree in Victoria with this specialisation, students will learn about trademarks, patents and designs, copyright, the prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law. They'll learn how to protect the rights of those who innovate or create. All bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity, which could be a placement, internship or industry-linked project. In this degree, students wll complete a law-related professional experience placement at an organisation in Australia or overseas. They'll also be introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises. Graduates will be equipped with the skills to work in commercial and general legal practice and in a range of industries, including media and entertainment, design, branding and advertising.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 79 (Min Listening: 12.0, Min Reading: 13.0, Min Speaking: 18.0, Min Writing: 21.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0)

  • Min PTE overall: 58 (Min Listening: 50, Min Reading: 50, Min Speaking: 50, Min Writing: 50)

  This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

• Overseas Student Health Cover Fees: $530 per year