Master of Laws
Master of Laws
Studying law is more challenging and intellectually adventurous than ever before. In an expanding and evolving legal landscape, extended development is a strategic door opener. Our Master of Laws is suited to students proceeding directly from undergraduate study, as well as experienced legal practitioners looking to specialise. What will you…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Studying law is more challenging and intellectually adventurous than ever before. In an expanding and evolving legal landscape, extended development is a strategic door opener.
Our Master of Laws is suited to students proceeding directly from undergraduate study, as well as experienced legal practitioners looking to specialise.
What will you do?
Focus your program through a range of elective options—including international and comparative commercial law.
Develop advanced legal writing, reasoning and analysis skills.
Study with legal professionals, former judges and international academics.
Broaden your networks through the University’s Lex Salus, Next Steps and Law Students’ Society events.
Undertake a substantial research project.
Where could it take you?
You might help update evidence laws around internet activity and new technologies. You could move into property or Native Title law. Perhaps you’ll become a co-owner in a Hong Kong law firm. Whether you want to uphold, use or change the system—a master in law can take you just about anywhere.
Career Readiness
Graduates are well equipped to pursue advanced and rewarding career options in business, management and many other professional fields.
Potential careers
Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister
Degree Structure
The degree is designed to offer flexibility to suit particular interests.
It consists of 24 units chosen from the list of law courses. It is also possible to include courses from other disciplines within the University, subject to approval by the Program Coordinator.
Seminar-style teaching is employed, with one course usually involving 24 hours of classes. Some courses are taught during the evening or on weekends, while other courses may be taught intensively over two or more weeks.
Areas of Specialisation
While the Master of Laws has no official specialisations, students can choose to focus in a number of different study areas, such as the following:
Commercial Law
Comparative Law (International)
Competition Law
Criminal Law
Human Rights Law
Intellectual Property Law
Industry Specific
International Law
Migration Law
Military Law
Property Law
Technology / Internet Law
Workplace and Regulation Law
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
