Laws (Honours) - Commerce Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Laws (Honours) - Commerce course from Adelaide University you’ll learn how to better advise clients on structuring deals, mitigating risks and complying with regulations in ways that align with business objectives. You’ll gain a detailed understanding of accounting systems, their role in organisations, how they support a company’s strategy and how this might be applied in public organisations.  

A double degree will expand your knowledge and open doors to a broad range of career opportunities. Gain a competitive edge by combining law with commerce and graduate with two degrees in just five years. Develop an advanced understanding of legal principles of Australian law, and the financial and strategic understanding to assess the implications of decisions.  

You’ll develop a strong foundation of how the law operates and evolves over time. With advanced problem-solving skills, you’ll guide people through legal challenges, advocating for their interests with integrity and commitment. Combining this legal expertise with the insights and capabilities gained through your Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting double degree, you’ll be well-equipped for a fulfilling and impactful career in a variety of sectors. 

Career opportunities:

Graduates of a combined law and commerce degree develop a versatile skillset, leading to a range of career opportunities across industries. Professionals with combined expertise are highly valued for roles requiring strategic thinking, problem-solving and a multidisciplinary approach. 

You could lead initiatives to modernise outdated laws or develop new legal frameworks for emerging fields like AI. You could leverage your financial expertise and sound legal frameworks to set up a start-up company or advise government on the nexus between law and business. With further study, you could even head up a regulatory body to enforce fair business practices or use your legal and commercial knowledge to champion a cause – advocating for critical issues like climate change, social justice or corporate accountability. 

Some potential career paths include*:  

• Solicitor 

• Barrister 

• Accountant 

• In-house counsel 

• Legal policy adviser 

• Legal or management consultant 

• Financial analyst 

• Policy analyst 

• Business development manager 

• Banking and finance lawyer 

• Corporate lawyer 

• Compliance or regulatory officer.