Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Newcastle

Program Overview

This combined degree is perfect for students who want to master both the business world and the law. You’ll explore how businesses operate locally and globally while building strong legal reasoning skills, gaining hands-on courtroom experience, and learning to tackle real-world business challenges.

Curriculum Structure:
Year 1: You’ll start by grounding yourself in core business principles and the foundations of law. Courses like Business Law and Principles of Management introduce you to the frameworks that govern commerce and legal practice, while giving you a taste of analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Year 2: Your learning deepens as you explore areas such as Accounting, Corporate Law, and Marketing Fundamentals. You’ll begin connecting legal concepts to practical business scenarios, preparing you to make informed decisions in complex situations.

Year 3: This year focuses on integrating your knowledge with courses like Business Strategy, Commercial Law, and Organisational Behaviour. You’ll tackle real case studies, develop strategic thinking, and prepare for the transition to the professional environment.

Year 4: Now fully immersed in law, you’ll study advanced topics such as Evidence and Civil Procedure while continuing business-oriented electives. Practical placements and simulations give you firsthand experience in legal settings, sharpening your advocacy and negotiation skills.

Year 5: You’ll complete your final legal studies, focusing on subjects like Corporate Governance and Legal Practice. The emphasis is on honing your professional expertise and readiness for legal or business careers, supported by supervised clinical legal experience and workplace placements.

Focus Areas: Business management, corporate law, commercial strategy, legal practice, global business environments.
Learning Outcomes: Apply legal reasoning to business contexts, develop strategic thinking, conduct research, advocate effectively, and solve complex problems.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation): Graduates meet academic requirements to practice law in NSW and can pursue further professional training for immediate admission to legal practice.
Reputation (Employability Rankings): Newcastle sits in the world’s top 200 for Business, Law, and Business Administration, giving your degree strong global recognition and excellent employability prospects.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you want a degree that truly bridges the worlds of business and law, this combined Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is designed to get you career-ready from day one. You won’t just be learning theory—you’ll gain hands-on experience with real cases, develop courtroom skills, and complete supervised legal practice hours under experienced solicitors. Alongside this, the business component gives you opportunities to engage with national and international workplaces, so you graduate with practical insights and industry connections. By the time you finish, you’ll have the confidence and skills to hit the ground running in a professional setting.

Here’s how you’ll experience real-world learning in this program:

Completion of the first 105 hours of supervised clinical legal experience under the guidance of School of Law solicitors.
Assistance arranging external legal placements to complete the remaining 180 hours required to qualify for legal practice.
Opportunities to gain national and international workplace experience through the Bachelor of Business component.
Hands-on involvement with real legal cases, developing practical skills alongside your theoretical studies.
Exposure to professional environments that prepare you for careers in law, business, policy, and compliance.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Newcastle positions you for a wide range of careers where business acumen and legal expertise intersect. You could step into roles such as a corporate or commercial lawyer, business development manager, in-house counsel, or policy and compliance officer. This degree gives you a strong foundation to confidently navigate both the legal and business worlds.

Here’s what this means for you:

University support for employability: Newcastle provides career-ready placements, including supervised clinical legal experience and opportunities to gain national and international workplace experience in business.
Employment outcomes: 89% of graduates from the Business program and nearly 90% of Law graduates are employed within four months of finishing their degrees.
University–industry partnerships: The program integrates placements and internships with legal firms and business organisations, helping you build professional networks while you study.
Accreditation and professional recognition: Graduates meet academic requirements to practice law in NSW and can pursue further professional training or the combined Laws (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice for immediate admission to legal practice.
Strong long-term career value: This dual qualification equips you with versatile skills that are in demand across sectors, from corporate law to business leadership.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this combined degree, you could advance your studies through postgraduate programs such as the Master of Business Administration, specialist Law Master’s programs, or the Diploma of Legal Practice to qualify for immediate legal practice. These pathways allow you to deepen your expertise in either business or law, or pursue specialised areas like corporate law, taxation, or international business law, giving you flexibility to shape your career according to your interests.