Master of Commercial Law

Deepen your understanding of commercial law

Gain sought-after commercial law expertise with the Master of Commercial Law, part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters (MLM). Available only to legal graduates, subjects are delivered flexibly so you can fit study around your busy working life. Choose from a wide range of subjects to suit your personal interests and professional aspirations, with a minor thesis option available for those interested in independent research.

• Tailored to your interests. Subject choices cover finance, competition law, dispute resolution, tax, intellectual property, construction, energy and resources law, and core questions of private law.
• Global perspectives. Develop an advanced understanding of commercial law from both a domestic and an international perspective.
• Flexible delivery. Designed with busy working professionals in mind, our subjects are delivered flexibly through a combination of intensive on-campus subjects, online learning, and seminar-style classes.

Join a diverse cohort of Master of Commercial Law students, from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds. Together you'll learn from leading academics and industry experts from around the world.

• Gain advanced commercial law understanding. Gain expert knowledge of the legal and regulatory architecture of commercial law across a range of subject areas, and of key legal issues governing relationships between those subject to commercial law.
• Navigate challenges. Explore challenges that arise in the practice and application of commercial law, including current reform debates.
• Get client-ready. Develop practical skills in communicating your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.

Access extensive resources and support while you study.

• Melbourne Law School library. With access to one of the best law collections in Australia, you'll have all the resources you need at your fingertips.
• Legal Academic Skills Centre. Enjoy a range of tailored support services, including one-on-one research and legal academic skills consultations.
• Mentoring opportunities. Match with an experienced practitioner from our mentor network, which includes professionals from leading law firms, the Bar, government, the judiciary, and the not-for-profit sector. Full-time students only.

"You have an opportunity to learn from your fellow classmates who often have a wealth of experience. So while you are learning the theory of a particular subject, you are also learning how the theory applies in practice."

- Andrew J Knibb, Master of Commercial Law