The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) combines studies in commercial law, emphasising intellectual property law, with the technical expertise to specialise in an engineering field of your choice. Learn about trade marks, patents and designs, copyright, the prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law. Gain the skills to protect the rights of those who innovate or create. Complete core units in your first year to assist in selecting a major in engineering. Obtain theoretical and practical engineering knowledge by participating in workshops and industry projects. Complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas. Become familiar with the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises. Apply your learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during your final year of study. Undertake at least 12 weeks of relevant professional experience.

Career opportunities Graduates will have the theoretical and practical knowledge required to operate effectively in diverse settings – using both law and engineering skills in workplaces such as law firms and barristers’ chambers, not-for-profit organisations, government, small businesses and corporate organisations. In particular, the specialisation in intellectual property law equips graduates for careers in the new knowledge economy, giving them the skills to additionally work in media and entertainment, design, branding and advertising, and in internet companies and firms advising information-dependent industries.