Master of Laws (LLM) University of Newcastle, Australia
Cricos: 00109J| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | January, August | find out | $41208.00 year per |
Course overview
The Master of Laws program (LLM) is designed to expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of a specialist area of law. All courses offered within the LLM program are developed for advanced study, contain a significant research component and focus on critical thinking and critical analysis of complex legal issues.
Entry requirements
Entry into the Master of Law Program will be available to applications who have completed one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree;
- Graduate Certificate in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of a 3 year Bachelor of Laws degree;
- Graduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of a 3 year Bachelor of Laws degree;
- Combined Law degree with a duration of 5 years where 3 years of study was undertaken primarily in law;
- Bachelor of Laws degree with a duration of 4 years where 3 years of study was undertaken primarily in law;
- Bachelor of Laws graduate entry with a duration of 3 years undertaken primarily in law;
- Bachelor of Laws with a duration 3 years undertaken primarily in law and have completed a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a legal environment. Applications will be assessed by the Program Convenor through the consideration of a statement outlining the relevant work experience. Transcripts and detailed CVs must be provided to the University;
- An equivalent Bachelor degree or Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum 3 years of study undertaken primarily in Law. Applications will be assessed by the Program Convenor to determine eligibility; or
- Completed study to the satisfaction of an “admission of Law Body” (similar to LPAB*) that has qualified the student for admission to practice law in a common law jurisdiction.
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
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