Master of Laws in Government and Regulation

Master

In Canberra (Australia)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Canberra (Australia)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • 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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Location

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Canberra (Australia)
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The Australian National University, ACT 0200

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

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