Master of Legal Practice

Masters (Coursework)

Study a Master of Legal Practice and you'll graduate ready to undertake practical legal training and apply for admission as a lawyer with the Legal Practice Board of WA. By studying a Master of Legal Practice, you will be eligible to practise in WA.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

21560, 098378M

Study Mode

In person

About this course

This course is structured primarily for people who have fulfilled the requirements of a law degree and who have been admitted to practice, usually in another country, and have been advised by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia to undertake extra units of study in order to be admitted to practise law in this State. By studying a Master of Legal Practice, you will graduate ready to practise in WA. You'll learn from world-class professors at a top 100 university and study with the next generation of leaders in legal practice, government, business and the not-for-profit sector. Graduates of this program can apply for admission as a lawyer with the Legal Practice Board of WA. Further requirements for admission may be set by the Legal Practice Board.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) an assessment of this qualification by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia that outlines which units are required to practice.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) an assessment of this qualification by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia that outlines which units are required to practice.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Legal Practice provides graduates with the accreditation required to practise as a solicitor or barrister in Western Australia. Graduates can apply for admission as a lawyer with the Legal Practice Board of WA, subject to fulfilling any further requirements for admission that may be set by the Board.

Career Opportunities

Further study

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Further study

Course structure

Custom - Group A

Students who completed a law degree based on the common law cannot take either LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering OR LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions. Students who have not completed a law degree based on the common law must complete either LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering OR LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions.

Custom - Group B

Take unit(s) to the value of 48-96 points, as advised by the Law School, and as required by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia::

Custom - Group C

Take remaining unit(s) to a total of 96 points::

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

77.2%

Overall satisfaction

81.2%

Skill scale

60.4%

Teaching scale

84.9%

Employed full-time

$70k

Average salary

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