Super-charge your criminology and criminal justice degree with law and you will be ready to launch a meaningful legal career in the justice sector.

This double degree is the perfect combination if you want to be a criminal lawyer specialising in criminal defence and/or prosecution or work in regulatory or policy work in criminal justice areas covering issues such as interpersonal violence, policing, forensic psychology, corrections, and cybercrime.

Wider employment opportunities include working in the areas of anti-corruption, child protection, crime prevention, drugs counselling, forensic science, forensic psychology, human rights, military law enforcement, intelligence and counter-intelligence, regulatory enforcement, youth and juvenile justice, or victim support and advocacy.

Professional experience

You will undertake a 40-hour community engagement associated with the criminal justice sector. You’ll receive intensive training in workplace approaches, practices and more before starting your placement, followed by a debriefing with a clinical education specialist.

You will complete 80 hours pro bono experience (after your first year) as part of your law degree.

Work placement

Pro bono placements are undertaken from the second year of the Bachelor of Law studies. You’ll engage in practical, law related activities, especially on behalf of those who are the most marginalised and disadvantaged in our community. These placements will provide valuable experience in the practical operation of the law. Through community engagement you’ll have the opportunity to reflect upon the capacity of the law to respond to social justice issues involving those who are marginalised and disadvantaged as well as in law reform. You’ll benefit from, develop and reflect upon the values of collaboration, equality, mutual respect and commitment to justice in an ethically-based profession.

Community engagement

The Bachelor of Laws pro bono program provides practical, work-place based experience in a community context.

Accreditation

This double degree is accredited for admission to legal practice in NSW, Qld and Vic, and recognised in other Australian states and territories.