Master of Laws

Graduates of the LLM will:

• Possess an excellent and up-to-date knowledge of the law; the skills to understand and contribute to changes in professional practice or scholarship; and an ability to apply their knowledge and skills to new situations.
• Possess knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the law, and the ability to undertake substantial research-based projects.
• Possess cognitive skills such as critical judgement and critical thinking in the learning and application of law to policy, practice and academic pursuits. Possess cognitive, technical and creative skills to recognise, define, analyse, and solve complex legal problems, and to generate and evaluate complex ideas at an abstract level.
• Use exceptional written and oral communication skills to communicate objective or persuasive conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Possess the skills to understand and contribute to changes in professional practice or scholarship, and demonstrate an ability to apply their knowledge and skills to new situations.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.