Master of Laws

Program Overview

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates seeking to expand their legal knowledge in specialized areas of law. It offers a flexible structure, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific interests, and provides an integrated and contemporary approach to legal studies, emphasizing professional and transdisciplinary aspects of the law to enhance students' career prospects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates seeking to expand their legal knowledge in specialized areas of law. It provides an integrated and contemporary approach to legal studies, emphasizing professional and transdisciplinary aspects of the law to enhance students' career prospects.

Objectives:

• Develop advanced legal research and writing skills
• Enhance critical thinking and analytical abilities in complex legal issues
• Foster a deep understanding of specialized legal areas
• Prepare students for careers in various legal fields and industries

Program Description:

The LLM offers a flexible structure, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific interests. Students can select one or more minors from the following options:

• Legal Issues in Construction
• Studies in Australian Migration Law
• Finance and Tax Law
• Human Rights Law

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Foreign Affairs
• International Organizations
• Business and Industry

Career Outcomes:

The program does not satisfy the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer.