Master of Private Law
University of Melbourne, The
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Private Law (MPrivateLaw) gives you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the core areas of law that are fundamentally important to commercial practice.As a student, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of the current issues and developments that are vitally important to lawyers involved in commercial litigation and commercial transactions, including contract law, the law of torts, equity, restitution, trusts and remedies.It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of private law.
Designed for
Legal practitioners dealing with commercial practice issues
Structure
Students must complete eight subjects in total. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete Fundamentals of the Common Law, as well as seven subjects from the prescribed list. Students with a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete at least seven subjects from the prescribed list and may choose an eighth subject from those available in the Melbourne Law Masters (excluding Fundamentals of the Common Law).
Subjects
- Private law
Standard entry requirements
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalentorA degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experienceorAn undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experienceorAn undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- And successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Parkville | International: $46,656 | No |
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