University of Technology Sydney
Master of Laws

Sydney, Australia
Moore Park, Australia

DEGREE TYPE

LLM

DURATION

1 up to

2 years

LANGUAGES

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Laws (LLM) programme offers an in-depth exploration of various legal disciplines. This postgraduate course is suitable for legal professionals and those seeking to enhance their knowledge in law. Students can specialize in different areas such as international law, human rights law, or corporate law over the duration of one year full-time or two years part-time.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of the LLM programme can pursue diverse career paths including roles in legal practice, academia, or public policy. Opportunities exist in both private and public sectors, potentially leading to positions as solicitors, barristers, legal consultants, or compliance officers. The skills gained will also be advantageous for those looking to advance in international organizations or NGOs.

The degree is highly customisable – students pursue 48 credit points of study incorporating two research based subjects (12 credit points) and 36 credit points of electives based on their personal or professional interests, choosing from a wide range of law electives (such as finance, patent, insurance, human rights, copyright, family, international and common law) and majors (corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, law and technology, and intellectual property). Course content is delivered by a mix of practising law professionals, full-time academic staff and international visiting academics, giving students access to a wide range of expertise and perspectives on the study and practice of law. Cross-institutional study in Australia and overseas is encouraged as part of this degree.

Specialisation and development of expertise leads to careers in a range of sought-after specialist vocations in the practice of law.

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