The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies examines the broader context, including the increasing ethical and international dimensions, in which legal issues arise. This dual degree gives you the legal knowledge and skills needed for modern practice but also examines, within a legal framework, global issues such as: economics politics societal change and development health environmental sustainability. In addition to the core subjects required for admission to practice, the Bachelor of Laws component includes the following subjects: Competition Law Consumer Protection Law International Trade Law International Human Rights Law Public and Private International Law Comparative Legal Systems.

This dual degree is designed to produce well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a wide range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment. Graduates can pursue a range of legal careers including: private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister; legal officer in the public sector (for example in federal or state government departments and publicly-funded organisations such as universities or public broadcasters); in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions; public interest legal work in community legal centres; and legal research. Completing this dual degree is also excellent preparation for a career in areas as diverse as the public sector, both local and international; government service, including diplomatic service, both local and international; the United Nations system and other international organisations; social entrepreneurship and companies with a global outreach; international relations; journalism, including travel journalism; and travel and tourism.