Master of Laws
An advanced postgraduate degree offering flexible specialisation in global legal frameworks and practical legal skills.
Best for:Best for legal professionals and graduates seeking to advance their expertise in international and specialized legal practice.
Overview
The Master of Laws at Macquarie University is a postgraduate coursework programme designed to deepen legal research capabilities and practical expertise. Students explore how legal frameworks address complex global challenges such as climate change, corporate responsibility, and international conflict. The curriculum offers significant flexibility, allowing candidates to either specialise in areas like human rights, environmental, or business law, or pursue a broader legal education. Graduates are equipped with the critical thinking and adaptive skills necessary to navigate diverse professional legal environments.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced legal research and analysis of complex global issues.
- Develop practical legal skills applicable to diverse professional contexts.
- Apply critical thinking to evaluate and resolve multifaceted legal problems.
- Tailor the programme of study to specific areas of legal interest or professional goals.
- Demonstrate flexibility in responding to evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.
Requirements
Degree required: AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma in a related field, or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Laws
Language: English proficiency required for postgraduate study.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in law or a related discipline.
- Capacity for advanced legal research and critical analysis.
- Professional experience or prior learning relevant to legal practice.
- Hold an AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma in a related field.
- Alternatively, hold an AQF level 7 bachelor qualification in a related field plus approved work experience or professional certification.
- Alternatively, hold an AQF level 7 bachelor qualification with a WAM of 65.
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official Macquarie University course page to review specific entry requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's online portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior learning or work experience
- Evidence of English proficiency
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