Master of Laws
Master of Laws
Summary Statelessness. Corporate responsibility. Inequality. Religious conflicts. Climate change. The law plays an integral role in managing how each of these issues – and countless more across the globe – are analysed, evaluated and resolved. The hallmark of this degree is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such…
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Summary
Statelessness. Corporate responsibility. Inequality. Religious conflicts. Climate change. The law plays an integral role in managing how each of these issues – and countless more across the globe – are analysed, evaluated and resolved. The hallmark of this degree is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues.
The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose a broader program of study covering a variety of legal areas. You’ll gain the skills to think critically and respond flexibly by applying your research and practical skills to the wide range of potential issues you may confront in your career.
Key features
Develop a highly capable legal mind
Join graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together. Excel at solving the legal problems of the future
Hone your critical-thinking, problem-solving and research skills to an advanced level. Learn from academic experts across a range of areas
Learn from experienced legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues. Continue to work full-time while you study
Study on-campus or online with brief intensive on-campus sessions.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Barrister or solicitor
Business executive
Community advocate
Diplomat
Entrepreneur
In-house counsel
Lobbyist
Policy adviser
Politician
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Community legal centres
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Legal service providers
Media and entertainment companies
NGOs
Pharmaceutical companies
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Technology and telecommunications companies
Trade unions
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
