Master of Laws 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Technology Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

48,290 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This course gives you the opportunity to build specialist legal skills in your area of professional practice. Choose this course for its unique blend of practical and research capabilities, delivered by a mix of seasoned legal practitioners, industry experts, dedicated academics, and international guest lecturers.



The course is 48 credit points, including two research-based subjects that together comprise 12 credit points. Customise your learning experience with a selection of 36 credit points of electives including finance, human rights, law and technology, and intellectual property. You'll gain specialised knowledge along with robust research skills that are essential in the legal profession.



You will learn through a dynamic mix of lectures, interactive seminars and practical workshops, with the added opportunity to broaden your horizons through cross-institutional study both in Australia and abroad. As a valued member of our postgraduate community, you will have access to a range of facilities, including our exclusive UTS Law postgraduate student lounge that provides a dedicated study and relaxation space for our postgraduate students.



The degree is highly customisable – students pursue 48 credit points of study incorporating two research based subjects (12 credit points) and 36 credit points of electives based on their personal or professional interests, choosing from a wide range of law electives (such as finance, patent, insurance, human rights, copyright, family, international and common law) and majors (corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, law and technology, and intellectual property).



Course content is delivered by a mix of practising law professionals, full-time academic staff and international visiting academics, giving students access to a wide range of expertise and perspectives on the study and practice of law. Cross-institutional study in Australia and overseas is encouraged as part of this degree.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This course gives you the opportunity to build specialist legal skills in your area of professional practice. Choose this course for its unique blend of practical and research capabilities, delivered by a mix of seasoned legal practitioners, industry experts, dedicated academics, and international guest lecturers.



The course is 48 credit points, including two research-based subjects that together comprise 12 credit points. Customise your learning experience with a selection of 36 credit points of electives including finance, human rights, law and technology, and intellectual property. You'll gain specialised knowledge along with robust research skills that are essential in the legal profession.



You will learn through a dynamic mix of lectures, interactive seminars and practical workshops, with the added opportunity to broaden your horizons through cross-institutional study both in Australia and abroad. As a valued member of our postgraduate community, you will have access to a range of facilities, including our exclusive UTS Law postgraduate student lounge that provides a dedicated study and relaxation space for our postgraduate students.



The degree is highly customisable – students pursue 48 credit points of study incorporating two research based subjects (12 credit points) and 36 credit points of electives based on their personal or professional interests, choosing from a wide range of law electives (such as finance, patent, insurance, human rights, copyright, family, international and common law) and majors (corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, law and technology, and intellectual property).



Course content is delivered by a mix of practising law professionals, full-time academic staff and international visiting academics, giving students access to a wide range of expertise and perspectives on the study and practice of law. Cross-institutional study in Australia and overseas is encouraged as part of this degree.

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
58+
79+

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.



Applicants must have one of the following:



  • Completed Australian Doctoral degree in Law, or overseas equivalent


OR



  • Completed Australian Master of Laws, Australian Juris Doctor, or Australian Bachelor of Laws with a minimum GPA of 5/7


OR



  • Completed Australian Master of Laws, Australian Juris Doctor, or Australian Bachelor of Laws with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant legal experience


OR



  • Completed NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) Diploma in Law AND Completed Australian Graduate Certificate in a legal discipline


OR



  • Completed NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) Diploma in Law AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant legal experience


OR



  • Completed a legal qualification supported by evidence the qualification enables admission to practise as a legal practitioner in Australia


OR



  • Completed overseas legal qualification supported by evidence the qualification enables admission to practise as a legal practitioner in an overseas jurisdiction (excluding a Shari'a law degree) AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through a minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part- time, relevant professional work experience


Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11265 Graduate Certificate in Laws.



Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application



For applicants who need to demonstrate professional work experience or capacity to pursue this course:



  • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
    • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
    • A completed 'UTS statement of service' signed by the employer
    • A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
    • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
  • Personal statement (approximately 300 words) outlining relevant professional work experience and reasons to pursue this course


Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

1 Year
Feb
Nov

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
38,830 AUD
International
48,290 AUD

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