Master
In Brisbane (Australia)
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Type
Master
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Location
Brisbane (Australia)
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Duration
1 Year
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Credits
16
Are you a qualified legal professional looking to broaden and advance your expertise? The Master of Laws offers high-level courses that will help you to specialise in a new field, deepen your knowledge of your current field, or explore new areas of interest.The 16-unit Master of Laws is designed for applicants with an approved honours-level or master's level law degree leading to admission to legal practice. The needs of contemporary legal practice drive the courses, which cover both theory and practice.Have freedom to choose from an impressive and rich range of areas, including corporate and commercial law, international trade and maritime law, and many more. Supervised research opportunities are also available.Tailor courses to suit your interests, your career, or your goals. Whether you want to specialise in one area of law, or break into a competitive new field, the Master of Laws is a great asset.Graduate with an internationally respected master's degree that demonstrates commitment to your professional development and an advanced knowledge of the law.The LLM lets you build a personalised study plan so you can enhance your theoretical and practical expertise in chosen aspects of the law.FAST FACTSGlobal standingThe TC Beirne School of Law is an international leader in teaching and research. The school was also ranked 48th in the world in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject – the only Queensland law school to be ranked in the top 50.IN THE CLASSROOMPersonalised teaching experienceOur courses are taught in small group settings and informal learning spaces in the Forgan Smith building, refurbished specifically for law students. You'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge with your peers and professors in an active learning environment.ALUMNIDuring my studies, I made some wonderful personal and professional contacts, and mixed with like-minded people who were both ambitious...
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Entry requirementsApproved Honours or Masters degree leading to admission to legal practice (LLB, JD or equivalent) with a GPA of at least 4; or degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (LLB or equivalent) with a GPA of at least 4, & either hold a GDip in legal practice or equivalent qualification, or have at least 2 years professional full-time work experience in the same discipline; or academic or professional qualification in law & be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Exec Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the...
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- Trade
- School
- Law
- International
- Teaching
- International Trade
- IT Law
Course programme
Program structure
The courses offered in the Master of Laws are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Laws. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
- Course Code Units Course Title
- LAWS7021 2 Public Law
- LAWS7025 2 Private Law
- LAWS7936 2 Fundamentals of the Common Law
- Course Code Units Course Title
- LAWS7701 8 Major Dissertation A
- LAWS7703 2 Estate Planning
- LAWS7704 2 Estate Litigation
- LAWS7706 8 Major Dissertation B
- LAWS7707 8 Major Dissertation B
- LAWS7708 2 Intellectual Property Law
- LAWS7710 2 Principles of Global Law
- LAWS7711 2 Laws of Armed Conflict
- LAWS7713 2 Law, Terrorism and Human Rights
- LAWS7714 2 Refugees, Asylum Seekers and the Law: Rights and Realities
- LAWS7715 2 The Law of Transitions
- LAWS7801 2 Constitutional Government & Public Power
- LAWS7805 2 Natural Resources Law
- LAWS7807 2 Current Issues in Evidence
- LAWS7814 2 International & Comparative Copyright Law
- LAWS7825 2 Supervised Research Project
- LAWS7826 4 Dissertation B
- LAWS7904 4 Dissertation B
- LAWS7828 2 Cultural Heritage Law
- LAWS7841 2 Theories in Dispute Resolution
- LAWS7849 2 Special Topic A
- LAWS7850 2 Special Topic B
- LAWS7851 2 Mediation
- LAWS7853 2 Law of the World Trade Organization
- LAWS7855 2 Electronic Commerce Law
- LAWS7863 2 Admiralty Jurisdiction & Practice
- LAWS7865 2 Maritime Law
- LAWS7866 2 International Law of the Sea
- LAWS7868 2 International Commercial Arbitration Law
- LAWS7876 2 Carriage of Goods by Sea
- LAWS7884 2 Civil Litigation
- LAWS7893 2 Corporate Governance Law
- LAWS7899 2 International Air Law
- LAWS7908 2 Native Title Law and Practice
- LAWS7917 2 Pacific Comparative Law
- LAWS7930 2 Special Topic C
- LAWS7931 2 Special Topic D
- LAWS7932 2 Special Topic E
- LAWS7933 2 Special Topic F
- LAWS7939 2 Comparative Constitutional Law
- LAWS7944 4 Dissertation A
- LAWS7951 2 Marine Insurance Law
- LAWS7953 2 International Dispute Settlement
- LAWS7970 2 Comparative Criminal Law
- LAWS7974 2 International Trade Finance Law
- LAWS7977 2 Advanced Administrative Law
- LAWS7979 2 Commercial Conflict of Laws
- LAWS7987 2 International Law & Development
- LAWS7988 2 International Sale of Goods Law
- LAWS7989 2 Environmental Law
- LAWS7998 2 Tribunals - Procedure and Practice
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