Master of Laws (Research)
Master of Laws (Research)
The Master of Laws is a thesis-based research degree. You will work with a supervisor from the School’s academic staff to develop an appropriate topic within the areas of research focus for the School. The program is individually designed and built around the research and the topic to be investigated….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Laws is a thesis-based research degree. You will work with a supervisor from the School’s academic staff to develop an appropriate topic within the areas of research focus for the School. The program is individually designed and built around the research and the topic to be investigated. A thesis submitted for a Master of Laws is expected to be a systematic, written presentation of the results of study, investigation and research which makes a substantial contribution to the body of knowledge of the law in the relevant area.
Why study this degree?
A Masters of Laws (LLM) is a great way to expand your legal knowledge and skills and to differentiate you from other law graduates and lawyers. This program has a focus on international law and, with the globalization of the legal profession; it is useful to develop a strong understanding of international law and of the practice of law in other jurisdictions.
The electives on offer may include: Asia-Europe Trade Law, International Business Law and Dispute Resolution, International Cultural Heritage Law, International Business Law in Practice, International Taxation Law, International Transport Law, Issues in International Law and Contemporary Culture, International Environmental Law, The Legal Environment of the Asia- Pacific Region, The Philosophy of International Law, International Human Rights Law, International Perspectives on Bioethics and the Law, Law & Religion, and Canon Law.
REQUIREMENTS
This LLM is available only to students with prior studies in law.
Admissions requirements:
Completed Bachelor of Laws (Hons); or
Bachelor of Laws with Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; or
Bachelor of Laws degree completed at a high credit level; or
Bachelor of Laws degree combined with relevant practical experience; or
Juris Doctor; or
International equivalents
IELTS (Academic) – 7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0; OET – B in all sections; PTE Academic – 65, with no individual band score lower than 65; TOEFL (iBT) – 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no lower than 23 in speaking, and no lower than 27 in writing.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
