Get work-ready
Law at Deakin is renowned for its focus on hands-on learning, teaching quality and graduates who pursue an array of global careers. What's more, we specialise in commercial law. Deakin Law School is one of just a few in Australia with a broad commercial focus and an excellent reputation in this area. This focus means you can study a range of subjects – from intellectual property to Chinese commercial law – and graduate ready to apply your skills in the workplace.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (further study)
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master’s and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Career opportunities
If you have a sound understanding of business principles, the ability to solve problems logically, and excellent communications skills, a career in commercial law could be for you. Related roles include:
- business manager
- business and investment analyst/consultant
- commercial property sales manager
- commercial contract manager
- company secretary
- international business lawyer
- disputes resolution practitioner
- paralegal
- policy adviser
- project manager.
Learn at a top-ranked law school
When you study at Deakin Law School (DLS), you’ll be joining the ranks of our high performing students to attend one of Victoria’s top law schools*. Through strong links with business, students thrive in courses that are informed by industry and graduate job-ready.
Gain a competitive edge
Based in the Melbourne CBD, Deakin Law Clinic is a law firm that gives students the chance to practise law with real clients. Deakin Law Clinic students share how they have applied their legal knowledge, helped clients who cannot afford legal advice and cemented their plans for a legal career.
Accreditation
Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements to practise as an Australian lawyer, as set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to completing an approved Bachelor of Laws degree, a person seeking admission is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training course.
The work placement program was perfect – it gave first-hand insight into the legal environment of the Victorian government through a four week internship.
Nadeem Hekmat
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
Research with us
Make a difference to the world of commercial law by taking on a higher degree by research. We’ll help you develop research skills so you can grapple with and enhance your ideas and theories.
*ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018
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