Master of Laws

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    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR

  • Duration

    1 year full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)

  • Start Dates

    February and July

  • Location


A competitive edge in law

Studying law is more challenging and intellectually adventurous than ever before. In an expanding and evolving legal landscape, extended development is a strategic door opener.

Our Master of Laws is suited to students proceeding directly from undergraduate study, as well as experienced legal practitioners looking to specialise.

What will you do?

  • Focus your program through a range of elective options, focussing on international and security law
  • Develop advanced legal writing, reasoning and analysis skills.
  • Study with legal professionals, former judges and international academics.
  • Undertake a substantial research project.

Where could it take you?

You'll graduate with the specialised legal skills and knowledge needed for policy development, compliance, and legal practice and advising in Australia and internationally. You could work in law, with international and/or non-governmental organisations, in global enterprises, or for governments and policy-makers. The advanced legal reasoning and research skills of a master in law can take you just about anywhere. 

Note: This program is offered in intensive mode with intakes in late February and late July.

  • Ranked 87 globally for Law^
  • Have partnerships with leading overseas universities
  • Program delivered via intensive mode of study

^ Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject, 2022

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3CM069
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study Applicants must: a) have a completed Honours degree of Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent); OR b) have a completed Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) plus a completed Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; OR c) have a completed Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent), plus substantial professional experience^ within the profession; OR d) have a completed Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent), plus substantial research experience^^ within the profession. ^Substantial professional experience is considered to be at least two years of practice as either a barrister or a solicitor. ^^Relevant research experience is the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the underlying principles in law at an advanced level and would include the demonstration of cognitive technical and communication skills and method associated with the discipline.