Master of Laws (LLM)
Advance your legal expertise with specialised coursework and flexible study options at the University of Newcastle.
Best for:Best for legal professionals and graduates seeking advanced specialisation in international, environmental, or employment law.
Overview
The Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Newcastle is an advanced postgraduate coursework program designed for legal professionals and graduates seeking to specialise in areas such as Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law, Employment and Labour Relations Law, and International Law. The program fosters critical thinking and advanced legal research skills to analyse complex modern legal issues. Students can tailor their studies to align with specific career objectives through flexible pathway options. Admission is available via designated law and non-law pathways requiring relevant academic qualifications and professional experience.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced academic coursework with a strong research focus across specialised legal domains
- Develop critical thinking skills to analyse complex domestic and international legal issues
- Complete specialised units in areas such as environmental law, dispute resolution, or labour relations
- Demonstrate rigorous legal analysis and comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor Honours degree, or equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate qualification
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Prior legal education or relevant professional work experience in a legal environment
- Ability to conduct advanced legal research and analysis
- Demonstrated academic writing and critical evaluation skills
- Relevant professional work experience for non-law pathway applicants
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Law, combined law degree, or equivalent common law admission qualification
- Alternatively, hold a bachelor degree in another discipline accompanied by at least one to two years of relevant full-time professional experience
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application online through the official University of Newcastle course portal. Submissions must include academic transcripts and a detailed curriculum vitae, along with a statement outlining relevant work experience where applicable.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of relevant work experience
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