Engineering/Law Double Degree - Challenging for Students, Faculty and Profession

The range of double degree programs involving engineering in Australia is described together with discussion on their rationale and structure. In particular, the engineering/law double degree program is considered with emphasis on its challenges for students, faculty and profession as well as its potential value for society. Such an analysis leads to a comparison of the training of engineers and lawyers. The author has some experience to make such comparisons as he holds qualifications in both engineering and law.