Master of Laws
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
The Monash LLM is designed for law graduates wanting to develop in-depth knowledge of a particular legal area, or to advance their professional expertise in a current area of practice. You will gain advanced professional skills and knowledge of law developments, practice and scholarship of one or more areas of law. This course provides you with a springboard from which to launch or further a career in one of the many fields of law that are open to trained lawyers. The Monash LLM enhances your capacity to undertake independent research, and provides options for a pathway to doctoral studies.
Designed for
Law graduates wanting to develop in-depth knowledge of a particular legal area or those wanting to advance expertise in a current area of practice
Structure
- The course is structured in four parts:
- Part A. Introduction to Australian Law.
- Part B. Law Core Units.
- Part C. Extending specialist knowledge electives.
- Part D. Law research and knowledge.
Subjects
- Law
Standard entry requirements
- Entry level 1: A bachelor degree in law (or equivalent) from a non-Australian jurisdiction.
- A letter from the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) stipulating which areas of law are required to meet the academic eligibility requirements for admission to prACT ice in Victoria. The letter from VLAB must be dated within 24 months of submitting your application for study.
- Entry level 2: An Australian JD or an Australian bachelor honours degree in Law (or equivalent).
- An Australian bachelor degree in Law (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and an Australian graduate diploma in law (or equivalent).
- A bachelor degree in Law (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and work-based experience or other learning approved by the faculty.
- English entry requirements
- Level A
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
- TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City - Law Chambers | International: $53,000 | No |
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