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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Laws

  • Masters (Coursework)

Online and on-campus subjects available Most Melbourne Law Masters subjects are available online in 2021 with some taught on campus. See subject quotas for current subject availability.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 3.5 years part-time
Course Code
074996E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug
Domestic Fees
$44,416 total

About this course

Online and on-campus subjects available

Most Melbourne Law Masters subjects are available online in 2021 with some taught on campus. See subject quotas for current subject availability.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

As a Master of Laws (LLM) student, you can choose from all subjects available in the Melbourne Law Masters program, allowing you to tailor the degree to suit your professional aspirations and personal interests. You can also choose to undertake the LLM as a combination of coursework and a minor thesis.

Career pathways

The Master of Laws (LLM) is for those who already hold a degree in law and are looking to develop their expertise.

It's ideal for professionals wanting to advance their careers by honing their legal and research skills and become a specialist in their area of interest.

As an LLM student, you'll develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

How to apply

Application Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Eligibility
  • Australian or New Zealand citizens
  • Australian permanent residents
  • Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders

(View eligibility requirements and application dates for International citizens)

Intake periods

The majority of students will start in either the Semester 1 (start year) or Semester 2 (mid year) intake:

Begin study in Applications close
2021 Semester 1 (February) 21 January 2021
2021 Semester 2 (July) 17 June 2021

For students wishing to begin study outside of the normal intake periods (for example, a winter intensive subject) - find your first subject's starting date in the Handbook, then find the name of the intake period you should apply for below.

First subject commences in Intake name
August to November Spring
December to early February Summer
March to May Autumn
June to early July Winter

Applicants are advised to apply at least a month prior to the start of the subject.

Note: Students will need to ensure their desired subject hasn't yet reached its quota limit - view quotas

Application Outcome

Once we receive the completed application, we aim to have a response to you within four to six weeks.

Orientation
  • Orientation week for full-time students
    • Start year intake: 22-26 February 2021, online via Zoom
    • Mid year intake: TBC
  • Orientation for part-time students
    • Online via the Learning Management System (Canvas LMS)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Melbourne.
89.1%
Overall satisfaction
85.6%
Skill scale
71.2%
Teaching scale
90.4%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary