Master of Laws (LLM) 12 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

31,785 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

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. Upon completion of the LLM you will be able to use your specialised knowledge to advance your career and work in various areas including; Legal practice or advice, In-house Counsel, Public policy, Government sector, Non-government sector, and Private sector, e.g. finance and business.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

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. Upon completion of the LLM you will be able to use your specialised knowledge to advance your career and work in various areas including; Legal practice or advice, In-house Counsel, Public policy, Government sector, Non-government sector, and Private sector, e.g. finance and business.

Admission Requirements

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Students will be required to have completed the following requirements for admission to the program:


(1) An AQF level 8 Law qualification, such as a: Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree either embedded (320 units) or 'end-on' (80 units) or equivalent law degree from a recognised tertiary education institution, or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws degree, or

(2) One of the degrees stated: five year combined law degree program (400 units of learning in total, at least 240 cognate) or a four year Bachelor of Laws degree program (320 units of learning, all cognate) or a three year graduate entry Bachelor of Law program following the completion of a three year non-cognate degree (480 units of learning in total, at least 240 cognate).

(3) an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree 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.

1 Year
Jan-2000

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

24,830 AUD
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International Students

31,785 AUD
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