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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Laws (Coursework)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Laws (coursework) focuses on international legal contexts, offering advanced research and analytical skills development. It includes a research component emphasizing applied legal research.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 - 4 semesters full-time
Course Code
5154, 101871
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Jan, Jul

About this course

Overview

The Master of Laws (coursework) is a Master of Laws degree with a focus on emerging commercial and legal realities in an international context. The degree will enable students to develop in-depth legal knowledge and skills in the areas of international law that they choose. The course aims to develop advanced independent research and writing skills, critical analysis, complex problem-solving and advanced reasoning skills in the law. The course includes a research component with a strong focus on applied legal research.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admission and Credit.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Laws (Coursework) applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Diploma in Law (Law Extension Committee (NSW)) (DL) with a minimum credit average; or
  • LLB or DL with professional experience; or
  • LLB or DL with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
  • Juris Doctorate; or
  • International equivalents

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

Online

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Laws (Coursework) graduates will be able to:

  1. Synthesise knowledge into written professional documents adapted to suit the purpose and audience
  2. Apply knowledge of complex legal concepts, principles, theories, documents and academic writing in one or more disciplines or areas of practice, and transfer that knowledge to diverse national, regional and international legal contexts
  3. Undertake self-directed learning demonstrating autonomy, expert judgement and adaptability by engaging in continuing professional development
  4. Use ethical and socially responsible decision-making skills and evaluate the impact of global ethical and social issues on legal decision making outcomes
  5. Conduct independent legal research and employ expert legal research methods and sources to locate, evaluate, synthesise and present accurate, up-to-date and reliable expert legal advice
  6. Work responsibly in teams to analyse competing resource claims and recommend agreed shared outcomes

Career pathways

Career opportunities

A Master of Laws can lead to private and public-sector careers such as law enforcement, human resources management, healthcare, business, education, information technology, and patent agencies.

Course structure

Program summary

The program includes 3 compulsory courses and 5 elective courses.

Semester One
  • Research Methods
  • Law Elective One
  • Law Elective Two
  • Law Elective Three
Semester Two
  • Directed Legal Research Project
  • Ethical Issues in Professional Life
  • Law Elective Four
  • Law Elective Five

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

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