<strong>Law</strong> withArtsCombining law with an Arts degree will broaden yourhorizons and give you access to <strong>the</strong> vast range <strong>of</strong> studyareas available in an Arts degree, as well as <strong>the</strong> specialistareas <strong>of</strong> Music and Performing Arts. <strong>Law</strong> with Arts willprovide an invaluable foundation to all your creativeaspirations.ABachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>sBachelor <strong>of</strong> Music/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>sBachelor <strong>of</strong> Performing Arts/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>sOne <strong>of</strong> <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong>’s most sought-afterprograms, this degree combines <strong>the</strong> problemsolvingand analytical skills taught in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Law</strong>degree with <strong>the</strong> creative and communicationskills taught in an Arts degree. Students tailor<strong>the</strong> double degree to <strong>the</strong>ir interests and careeraspirations by being able to choose from morethan 50 areas <strong>of</strong> study including languages,communications, politics, history, psychology,criminology and international studies. Bycombining some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> core Arts requirements,students can complete a double major in twodifferent arts disciplines. For more details on thisoption contact <strong>the</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Arts.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a <strong>guide</strong>, <strong>the</strong> 2013 ATAR was 98.00The entertainment industry creates uniquelegal and management challenges that requirespecialised knowledge. This double degree <strong>of</strong>ferstwo very distinct areas <strong>of</strong> study that enable you tocombine <strong>the</strong> expertise, skills and knowledge <strong>of</strong> a<strong>Law</strong> degree with training in <strong>the</strong> entertainment andmusic industries.The Music degree allows students to specialisein music performance, which <strong>the</strong>y cannot do in<strong>the</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts. It provides an approvedcombination <strong>of</strong> units in performance, composition,arranging and musicology and includes options inclassical and popular music.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 258ATAR: As a <strong>guide</strong>, a range <strong>of</strong> criteria includinga performance evaluation, interview and ATARsimilar to o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> degrees were usedin 2013.Like any industry, <strong>the</strong> performing arts are boundand organised by laws and practices. This degreecombines <strong>the</strong> study <strong>of</strong> Performing Arts with <strong>the</strong>expertise <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Law</strong> degree, giving students arange <strong>of</strong> career options. In <strong>the</strong> Performing Artscomponent you will study a <strong>the</strong>atre major and aperformance major.In addition to completing <strong>the</strong> core requirements<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Law</strong> degree, students can choose froma range <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> electives including commerciallaw, intellectual property and workplace andemployment law.Duration: 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a <strong>guide</strong>, a range <strong>of</strong> criteria including anaudition and ATAR similar to o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong>degrees were used in 2013.Tim RankinBA/LLB(Current Student)I felt <strong>the</strong> <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>course</strong> structure with <strong>the</strong> double degree suitedmy needs much better than o<strong>the</strong>r universities whereby you have tocomplete a general undergraduate degree before completing yourdegree <strong>of</strong> choice.The best aspect <strong>of</strong> studying at <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> is <strong>the</strong> community. As asmaller faculty <strong>Law</strong> students are in a great position to get to know alarge amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir cohort. <strong>Law</strong> students are also lucky enough tohave <strong>the</strong> LSS run social events almost every o<strong>the</strong>r week, as well as aswa<strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r events which really capitalise on <strong>the</strong> communityaspect <strong>of</strong> studying <strong>Law</strong> at <strong>Monash</strong>.While at <strong>Monash</strong>, I strongly suggest “get involved”. Getting involved in extra activities in anyUniversity degree will greatly improve your experience. It comes down to things as simple asknowing half <strong>the</strong> people you walk past in <strong>the</strong> law library, or being able to stop and grab a c<strong>of</strong>feeand chat when your studies are getting <strong>the</strong> better <strong>of</strong> you.Career optionsThe legal skills gained, coupled withspecialised knowledge in humanities learnedduring <strong>the</strong>se double degrees, will makegraduates highly sought-after across a broadrange <strong>of</strong> areas including:n advertising, marketing, public relationsn artist managementn arts administrationn entertainment lawn entertainern international business or diplomacyn legal practicen politicsn producingn publishing6
<strong>Law</strong> withCommerceA combined degree in commerce and law providesgraduates with a wide range <strong>of</strong> career possibilities inlaw as well as <strong>the</strong> corporate sector, government andbusiness pr<strong>of</strong>essions.CBachelor <strong>of</strong> Commerce/Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>sCareer optionsThis double degree provides <strong>the</strong> knowledge andskills required in <strong>the</strong> management <strong>of</strong> public andprivate enterprises, toge<strong>the</strong>r with a <strong>Law</strong> degree.Students can undertake specialist commerciallaw units such as corporations law, internationallaw and business transactions, taxation law andindustrial bargaining and arbitration, which willcomplement a solid grounding provided in bothdomestic and international law. The Commercedegree also <strong>of</strong>fers a wide range <strong>of</strong> units inaccounting, actuarial studies, business modelling,econometrics and business statistics, economics,finance, financial insurance, ma<strong>the</strong>matics,international commerce, management studies,marketing and sustainability.Duration 5 years full-time, 10 years part-timeCredit points: 252ATAR: As a <strong>guide</strong>, <strong>the</strong> 2013 ATAR was 97.95In addition to preparing graduates fortraditional legal practice, <strong>the</strong> combineddegree program opens up many careeropportunities in commerce. Graduates findwork in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong>:n commercen copyright lawn e-lawn governmentn international businessn investments managementn legal practicen median merchant bankingn money marketsn operationsn parliament or legislaturen politicsn stock brokingn businessn financeKeerthi RaviBComm/LLB(Current Student)I chose <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School because I wanted to study law straight out <strong>of</strong> high school and join a university with an excellentreputation, which potential employers would look upon favourably.As a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Law</strong> Student Society (LSS) at <strong>Monash</strong>, I have been fortunate to build a network <strong>of</strong> like-minded peoplewhich means that I genuinely enjoy attending classes every day.Once I complete my degree, I hope to become a litigator in a Commercial law firm and have taken <strong>the</strong> first step towards thatby being accepted into an internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers as well as a clerkship at Corrs Chambers Westgarth.The advice I would give to potential <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School students is to remember to make friends during your study, seekassistance from lecturers and tutors when required (<strong>the</strong>y are extremely friendly and willing to help you), and take advantage <strong>of</strong>all opportunities such as <strong>the</strong> LSS Barrister Shadowing Program, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Monash</strong> Oakleigh Legal Service, and <strong>the</strong> ability to studyoverseas.7
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