Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Criminology

About the course

A Monash Law degree will enable you to join the next generation of high achieving lawyers, with the ability to solve complex, demanding and interesting problems.The Law degree provides you with a solid foundation in the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system and the research, analytical and communication skills of the legal profession. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Students in the double degree course achieve the Course Learning Outcomes of the two partner courses. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)