Sitting across the interview table, recent law graduate James Campisi knew he had a much better chance of getting a job in the crowded industry than many of his peers.

His decision to combine a University of Technology Sydney law degree with a bachelor of business paid off, but Mr Campisi says he and many other students were never told how important this would be.

"There's definitely a need to have more than a sound law qualification," Mr Campisi said. "I had work experience at law firms and accounting firms, and I've also done a coding course.

"Coming out the other side, it definitely benefited me [but] I don't think I was explicitly told it would be important," said Mr Campisi, who is now employed by law firm Gilbert + Toibin.