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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Laws

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5154, 0101871
Study Mode
Online

About this course

School of Law

The Master of Laws (coursework) is a Masters of Law degree with a focus on emerging commercial and legal realities in an international context. The degree will enable students to develop in-depth legal knowledge and skills in the areas of international law that they choose. The program also aims to develop a student's skills in advanced independent research and writing, critical analysis, complex problem-solving and reasoning. The program includes a research component with a strong focus on applied legal research.

Entry requirements

This LLM is available only to students with prior studies in law.

Admissions requirements:

  • Completed Bachelor of Laws (Hons); or
  • Bachelor of Laws with Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; or
  • Bachelor of Laws degree completed at a high credit level; or
  • Bachelor of Laws degree combined with relevant practical experience; or
  • Juris Doctor; or
  • International equivalents

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

The following careers are open to graduates of this program:

  • Human rights advocate
  • Lobbyist
  • Policy officer
  • Diplomat
  • Politician
  • Specialist in international law
  • Business executive
  • Entrepreneur; and
  • For those who have completed the requirements for admission careers as a solicitor or barrister with enhanced expertise in international law.

Course structure

The program includes 3 compulsory courses and 5 elective courses.

Semester One

  • Research Methods
  • Law Elective One
  • Law Elective Two
  • Law Elective Three

Semester Two

  • Directed Legal Research Project
  • Ethical Issues in Professional Life
  • Law Elective Four
  • Law Elective Five

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.