Master of Laws in Government and Regulation
Master
In Canberra (Australia)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Credits
48
Studying Government and Regulation will provide you with an insight into the legal framework underlying government, examining both the process and product of government regulation and the underlying legal structures upon which it is built. This program will allow you to develop a strong understanding of the modern regulatory state including the role of key areas of commercial and public law. It will combine comparative and multi-disciplinary perspectives in examining the design, implementation and effectiveness of regulation in Australia.Courses in Government and Regulation are taught by a range of experts including academics who are contributing to cutting edge research and reform, experienced lawyers, parliamentary drafters and other practitioners who bring an extensive range of resources and experience to students. Courses included in this program span legal areas governing the operation of government including Administrative and Constitutional Law, areas such as Competition Law, Corporate Governance and Labour Law, though to more specialised courses such as Health Law and Bioethics.Students include a mix of lawyers, policy makers, government employees and full time students. Some courses also have a strong global focus making them highly suitable for international students.This specialisation is highly flexible, allowing you to choose courses that are compatible with their current area of work or that extend your knowledge in new directions. Whether you area working in private practice, within government or are looking to expand your legal knowledge for your future career – this program offers diversity, flexibility and knowledge suitable for a wide range of students.
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About this course
A Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or Juris Doctor with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0; or completion of a non-law degree and the Graduate Certificate of Law with a minimum GPA of 4/7All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for StudentsIndicative feesDomesticInternationalAnnual indicative fee for domestic students$30,096.00
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Human Rights
- Competition Law
- Labour Law
- Constitutional Law
- Corporate Governance
- Governance
- Bioethics
- International
- Global
- Law
- Public
- Private
- Aviation
- Government
- Full Time
- Aviation Training
Course programme
The Master of Laws in Government and Regulation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
6 units from completion of LAWS8570 Law & Economics of Regulation
A minimum of 30 units from completion of Government and Regulation courses from the following list:
LAWS8003 Transnational Business and Human Rights
LAWS8009 Transnational Anti-Corruption Laws
LAWS8016 Comparative Constitutional Law
LAWS8018 Comparative National Security Law
LAWS8033 Prisons, Prisoners and the Law
LAWS8034 Law and Regulation
LAWS8068 Australian Aviation Law
LAWS8070 Sports Law
LAWS8072 Statutory Interpretation
LAWS8104 Legislation and Legislative Drafting
LAWS8110 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
LAWS8116 Dispute Management
LAWS8117 Commonwealth Environmental Law
LAWS8125 The Law of Corporate Governance
LAWS8128 Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law
LAWS8131 Commercial Drafting
LAWS8140 Commercial Law
LAWS8141 Judicial Review of Government Action
LAWS8142 Tort Liability and Public Authorities
LAWS8144 Conflict of Laws
LAWS8146 Environmental Landuse Planning Law
LAWS8147 Special Topics in Government and Commercial Law:
LAWS8154 Competition Law
LAWS8155 Human Rights Litigation
LAWS8156 Commonwealth Compensation Law
LAWS8157 Special Topics in Legal Practice
LAWS8171 Kyoto Seminar: Japanese Law in the Global Era
LAWS8187 Environmental Litigation
LAWS8218 Advanced Contracts
LAWS8220 Government Contracts
LAWS8228 Law and Economics
LAWS8229 International Law of World Trade
LAWS8237 Health Law and Bioethics in Global Context
LAWS8239 The European Union
LAWS8240 Australian Human Rights and Discrimination
LAWS8241 Executive Power
LAWS8243 Freedom of Information and Privacy
LAWS8246 The High Court of Australia
LAWS8248 Advanced Principles of Competition Law
LAWS8271 Contemporary Issues in Administrative Law
LAWS8310 Federal Criminal Law
LAWS8311 Occupational Health and Safety Law
LAWS8522 Public Sector Employment Law
LAWS8254 Business, Human Rights & Corporate Responsibility
LAWS8570 Law & Economics of Regulation
LAWS8585 International Aviation Law
LAWS8588 Privatisation and Regulation of Aviation
LAWS8589 Regulation of Religious Activities
LAWS8590 Special Topics in Government and Regulation
LAWS8301 Graduate Research Unit
LAWS8593 Procurement and Probity Law and Practice
LAWS8592 Intellectual Property Law in Practice
LAWS8584 Insolvency Law
LAWS8317 Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
LAWS8076 Digital Media and Communication Law and Practice
LAWS8323 Strategic Negotiation Skills
LAWS8328 Australian Legal Responses to National Security and Counter Terrorism
A maximum of 12 units from completion of other 8000-level LAWS Law courses
Master of Laws in Government and Regulation