COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics at La Trobe University requires the completion of 600 credit points over five years of full-time study. This double degree combines legal education with interdisciplinary studies in politics, philosophy, and economics, providing students with the knowledge and skills to understand law within broader social, ethical, and economic contexts. The curriculum includes core law subjects, Politics, Philosophy and Economics subjects, law electives, and additional elective components. The Law component covers foundational and advanced legal areas including legal institutions and methods, dispute resolution, criminal law, public law, constitutional law, contract law, company law, evidence and criminal procedure, property law, and professional legal practice. Students develop practical legal skills in advocacy, negotiation, mediation, legal research, critical analysis, and ethical decision-making. The Politics, Philosophy and Economics component examines political systems, governance, public policy, economic principles, social objectives, ethical theories, and critical approaches to complex issues affecting societies. Students explore how governments operate, how economic decisions influence communities, and how philosophical reasoning informs law and public debate. The course provides practical experience through placements in legal firms, community legal centres, courts, and government agencies. Graduates gain interdisciplinary skills for careers in law, government, policy, advocacy, consulting, and public service.