This course will provide you with a range of legal professional skills, such as advocacy, ethical judgement, communication, legal research and writing, interviewing and negotiation and relevant legal professional computing skills. Gain specialised education and skills in core areas of law as well as in various areas of commercial law, especially those which have a comparative dimension. VU’s approach to learning combines theory with practice. Our partnerships with the courts and community legal services gives you a unique exposure to the real experience of the justice system. These opportunities challenge you through practical experiences for a rewarding career in law that could range from working for government, the community or in private enterprise. Our partnerships with the courts and community legal services give students a unique exposure to the real experience of the justice system.

When you graduate from a Bachelor of Laws at Victoria University, you’ll be in high demand because we’ll make sure you’re job-ready. Many of our graduates choose to work in community legal centres providing legal access to disadvantaged groups, and in not-for-profit organisations. Job titles Solicitor Lawyer Policy adviser Legal adviser Human rights advocate Organisations employing law graduates You could work as a lawyer or in legal practice in areas including criminal law, family law, commercial law and business. Industries in Melbourne with the greatest demand for law graduates are banking and finance, corporate/commercial, litigation, private equity, projects, property, tax and workplace relations .