Masters (Coursework)
School of Law
The Master of Laws (coursework) is a Masters of Law 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 program also aims to develop a student's skills in advanced independent research and writing, critical analysis, complex problem-solving and reasoning. The program includes a research component with a strong focus on applied legal research.
This LLM is available only to students with prior studies in law.
Admissions 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: Admissions.
A Masters of Laws (LLM) is a great way to expand your legal knowledge and skills and to differentiate yourself from other law graduates and lawyers. This program has a focus on international law and, with the globalisation 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.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
The program includes 3 compulsory courses and 5 elective courses.
Semester One
Semester Two
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.