Laws (Honours) - Criminology La Trobe University

Overview

What are the human stories behind crime? And how can we use legal power to create a more just world? We need progressive legal professionals who understand the deeper causes of inequality in our neighbourhoods, our nation and beyond – and who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting positive impact.

In your law study, you can personalise your course to your career goals with electives and opportunities for professional experience. Our outstanding legal training and progressive approach to law means you'll be ready for employment – including by building skills like advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution, which are highly valued in any workplace. 

By adding criminology expertise, you'll build a broader view of how crime affects – and is affected by – our society. Explore the complex causes of crime and learn how to craft innovative responses to real-world criminal justice problems.

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Criminology program at La Trobe University includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for admission to the legal profession in Victoria, as well as a wide range of law and criminology electives.

Career outcomes

This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria. After graduation, you could work across a range of industries relating to law and criminology, including in legal practice, the community sector, international development, environmental protection, government, banking and professional services, corrections, and intelligence.

With the valuable blend of legal expertise and criminological insights you'll build in this degree, your potential careers include:

• Criminal defence lawyer
  • Help vulnerable people charged with criminal offences and provide accessible legal advice and representation for disadvantaged people within the community.
• Criminal justice policy maker
  • Work in government or for a statutory agency reviewing the societal impact of existing criminal justice laws and policies, and formulating recommendations for new policies to address issues.
• Barrister or solicitor
  • Advocate for justice as you prepare cases, represent clients in court, assist in creating and reviewing contracts, and provide advice on legal issues.
• Police prosecutor
  • Represent the government, working with state and federal police forces in the prosecution of criminal matters.