Pursue your interests in business and law through our Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws program and graduate with a degree that will open doors to excellent career prospects in both fields. You will develop foundational knowledge of law, with the commercial, technical and management skills to launch your career as a legal practitioner, or step into the business world where a law degree is highly regarded. Our combined law undergraduate program is one of the most reputable in Australia and holds a strong standing overseas. International in focus and global in perspective, the Bachelor of Laws will provide you with a legal education that prepares you for the challenges of the modern legal world. There has never been a greater demand for legal advice and innovative approaches to problem-solving, and studying law at the University of Sydney will equip you with the ability to think originally, creatively and logically, preparing you to move with confidence across national boundaries. Our Bachelor of Laws is recognised for the purposes of satisfying the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in New South Wales. Majors You are required to choose one major from the Bachelor of Commerce options below. There are no majors available in Law. The course structure and Units of Study for Law are as follows: First year: Foundations of Law, Legal Research I, Torts. Second year: Civil and Criminal Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law. Third year: Torts and Contracts II, Legal Research II, Public International Law, Public Law. Fourth year: Administrative Law, Corporations Law, Equity, Evidence, Federal Constitutional Law, Introduction to Property and Commercial Law, Real Property, The Legal Profession. Final year: Private International Law A, seven elective units of study. Accounting (Major) Banking (Major) Business Analytics (Major) Business Information Systems (Major) Business Law (Major) Finance (Major) Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management (Major) International Business (Major) Management (Major) Marketing (Major) Graduate opportunities One of the most popular degree combinations at the University of Sydney, the combined Commerce/Law degree equips candidates for a career in business as well as the law. The Bachelor of Commerce provides students with the opportunity to study in areas that are of particular relevance to the management and conduct of business, such as accounting, banking, business analytics, business information systems, business law, finance, industrial relations and human resource management, international business, management, and marketing. Graduates of the combined course who wish to become legal practitioners complete an accredited program of practical legal training following completion of award requirements. Our graduates are proficient in research and inquiry, and demonstrate personal and intellectual autonomy, and ethical, social and professional understanding, qualities sought after by leading employers all over the world. Career outcomes Legal practice in many specialist fields Criminal defence Prosecution Legal aid International NGOs Government service Marketer Human resources specialist Financial specialist Entrepreneur Small business owner Project manager Accountant Management consultant Economist Global analyst International students commencing in Semester 2 will not be able to start the Law component until Semester 1 of the following year.